The Merchant of Venice Multiple Choice Questions with Answers

Check Important Objective Type English Literature Multiple Choice Question Answers on The Merchant of Venice by Sophocles under Drama section. These solved questions answers on English Literature Drama section of English Literature Objective type question answers (MCQ) can be used as English Literature Study Material for UGC NET/JRF/STET, TET and other written examinations (UGC NET English Paper-II) based on objective type multiple choice questions.

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 Multiple Choice Question Answers on The Merchant of Venice - English Literature 

These MCQs on The Merchant of Venice by Sophocles are useful for literature students, competitive exams, and quick revision. Each question includes four options followed by the correct answer.

1. What is Antonio’s profession?
A) Lawyer
B) Merchant
C) Banker
D) Sailor
Answer: B) Merchant

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2. Why does Bassanio need money at the beginning of the play?
A) To pay debts
B) To travel
C) To win Portia’s hand
D) To buy a house
Answer: C) To win Portia’s hand

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3. How much money does Antonio borrow from Shylock?
A) 2,000 ducats
B) 3,000 ducats
C) 4,000 ducats
D) 5,000 ducats
Answer: B) 3,000 ducats

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4. What is the penalty if Antonio fails to repay the loan?
A) 3,000 more ducats
B) A pound of gold
C) A pound of flesh
D) All his ships
Answer: C) A pound of flesh

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5. What religion is Shylock?
A) Christian
B) Jewish
C) Muslim
D) Atheist
Answer: B) Jewish

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6. Who elopes with Shylock’s daughter Jessica?
A) Gratiano
B) Lorenzo
C) Antonio
D) Bassanio
Answer: B) Lorenzo

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7. What is the correct casket that Bassanio chooses?
A) Gold
B) Silver
C) Lead
D) Bronze
Answer: C) Lead

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8. What does the lead casket contain?
A) A portrait of Portia
B) A letter
C) A bag of gold
D) A ring
Answer: A) A portrait of Portia

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9. Who acts as the judge in the courtroom scene?
A) The Duke
B) Portia (in disguise)
C) Antonio
D) Gratiano
Answer: B) Portia (in disguise)

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10. Who saves Antonio in court by clever argument?
A) Nerissa
B) Portia (disguised)
C) Bassanio
D) The Duke
Answer: B) Portia (disguised)

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11. What is Portia’s famous speech about in court?
A) Love
B) Mercy
C) Law
D) Wealth
Answer: B) Mercy

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12. What happens to Shylock at the end of the trial?
A) Imprisoned
B) Executed
C) Converts to Christianity
D) Banished
Answer: C) Converts to Christianity

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13. What happens to half of Shylock’s wealth?
A) Given to Antonio
B) Given to the Duke
C) Burned
D) Given to Bassanio
Answer: A) Given to Antonio

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14. What trick does Portia play on Bassanio after the trial?
A) Takes his ring in disguise
B) Pretends to be angry
C) Leaves him
D) Fakes her death
Answer: A) Takes his ring in disguise

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15. Who marries Nerissa?
A) Lorenzo
B) Antonio
C) Gratiano
D) Bassanio
Answer: C) Gratiano

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16. What theme is dominant in the court scene?
A) Revenge
B) Justice vs. mercy
C) Love and marriage
D) Disguise
Answer: B) Justice vs. mercy

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17. Which character is known for being talkative and humorous?
A) Antonio
B) Gratiano
C) Bassanio
D) Shylock
Answer: B) Gratiano

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18. Which of these is NOT a theme in the play?
A) Racism
B) Mercy
C) Revenge
D) Science
Answer: D) Science

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19. How does the play end?
A) With the trial
B) Everyone departing
C) Multiple marriages
D) Antonio’s death
Answer: C) Multiple marriages

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20. What does Portia demand from Bassanio after the trial?
A) His loyalty
B) His money
C) His ring
D) His sword
Answer: C) His ring

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