But, if the quality of mercy is strained? The law will take a pound of flesh out of the heart of a living man? The Merchant Of Venice Act 4 Quiz – The legal battle reaches a climax as Portia disguises herself to outwit the vengeful money-lender. As you begin question one, consider the thin line between justice and cruelty.
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The Merchant Of Venice Act 4 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 4 take place?
- Who presides over the court case between Antonio and Shylock?
- Why does the Duke call Shylock “an inhuman wretch”?
- What does Shylock demand as payment from Antonio?
- What does the Duke hope Shylock will do before the sentence is carried out?
- Who brings the letter from Bellario to the court?
- Who is disguised as the lawyer Balthasar?
- Who accompanies Portia in disguise as her clerk?
- What quality does Portia say is “not strained”?
- According to Portia’s speech, how does mercy bless both parties?
- What does Shylock insist upon when Portia offers him three times the money?
- What tool does Shylock bring to the court to take the flesh?
- What stops Shylock from cutting the pound of flesh?
- What law does Portia use to accuse Shylock of wrongdoing?
- What penalty does Shylock face under this law?
- Who pleads for mercy on Shylock’s behalf?
- What does Antonio request be done with half of Shylock’s wealth?
- What must Shylock do to keep his life?
- Who reveals Shylock’s punishment to him?
- What does Portia ask from Bassanio as payment for saving Antonio?
- What does Bassanio say about the ring before giving it away?
- Who persuades Bassanio to part with the ring?
- Who delivers the ring to Portia disguised as the lawyer?
- What gift does the Duke give to Portia for her service?
- How does Gratiano offend Nerissa after the trial?
- What emotion does Shylock express at the end of Act 4?
- How does the Duke describe Portia after the trial?
- What central theme is illustrated in the courtroom scene?
- What does Antonio’s survival symbolize in Act 4?
- What tone concludes Act 4?