Test your knowledge about Merchant Of Venice Character Matching Quiz by naming the hearts of stone, minds of law and disguised lovers. Complete this assessment by matching the icons of Venice and Belmont to their true motivations. The identification starts with the first question.

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The Merchant Of Venice Character Matching Quiz Questions
- Who is the merchant referred to in the play’s title?
- Who is the wealthy heiress of Belmont?
- Who is Antonio’s closest friend?
- Who is the Jewish moneylender seeking revenge?
- Who disguises herself as a lawyer named Balthasar?
- Who serves as Portia’s lady-in-waiting and confidante?
- Who elopes with Lorenzo?
- Who is Shylock’s servant that leaves to work for Bassanio?
- Who is Launcelot Gobbo’s nearly blind father?
- Who is Shylock’s friend and fellow Jew in Venice?
- Who is the prince that chooses the gold casket?
- Who is the prince that chooses the silver casket?
- Who is the character known for his humor and wit, often speaking freely?
- Who marries Nerissa at the end of the play?
- Who marries Portia?
- Who marries Jessica?
- Who delivers the “quality of mercy” speech?
- Who famously says “Hath not a Jew eyes?”
- Who provides comic relief and plays with language throughout the play?
- Who acts as the Duke’s officer in the courtroom scene?
- Who rules over the trial in Venice?
- Who serves as messenger and friend to Antonio and Bassanio?
- Who is the servant who helps Portia and Nerissa in Belmont?
- Who is described as “a kind of devil” by Launcelot?
- Who disguises herself as a lawyer’s clerk during the trial?
- Who brings the letter from Bellario to the Duke during the trial?
- Who receives the ring from Bassanio as a reward in disguise?
- Who receives Gratiano’s ring as a test of loyalty?
- Who shows generosity by offering to give Shylock’s wealth to Jessica and Lorenzo?
- Who symbolizes the theme of justice versus mercy throughout the play?
