INTRODUCTION
Act 3, Scene 3 is an important Act from Merchant of Venice. It is under ICSE 2022 English literature syllabus. It is a very important scene from the play. Before attempting the questions, you must watch the whole summary of the scene. It will help you to get a clear picture of the scene.
In this article, I have shared with you the important MCQs from Act 3, Scene 3. Please read the questions carefully and try finding their answers, and then look for the given answers. Note down these questions in your notebooks so that you can easily revise them.
Important MCQ from Act 3, Scene 3 - Merchant of Venice
Following are the MCQ Questions from ACT 3, SCENE 3.
Q1. “Tell me not of mercy;
This is the fool that lends out money gratis”.
A. Who is the speaker?
1. Shylock
2. Jailer
3. Antonio
4. Nerissa
ANSWER: 1
B. What kind of mercy is the speaker talking about?
1. To forgive the lender
2. To spare from the penalty of forfeiture of bond
3. Both a & b
4. None of the above
ANSWER: 2
C. Who is the ‘fool’ being referred to?
1. Shylock
2. Graciano
3. Antonio
4. Nerissa
ANSWER: 3
Q2. Where did this scene take place?
- In a public place in Venice
- In Portia’s house in Belmont
- In a street in Venice
- In jail in Venice
ANSWER: 3
Q3. “ Thou called st me a dog before thou hadst a cause ”. Who calls ‘dog’ to whom?
1. Shylock to Antonio
2. Antonio to Shylock
3. Antonio to Jailer
4. Shylock to Jailer
ANSWER: 2
Q4. According to Antonio, why can’t the Duke deny justice to Shylock? Choose the incorrect answer.
- Because Shylock was a foreigner.
- For the sake of the rights of the foreigners who lived in Venice.
- Because Shylock’s appeal was absolutely right.
- To maintain good relations with the foreign trader
ANSWER: 3
Q5. Who are the “Christian intercessors” being referred to?
- Antonio and Graciano
- Antonio
- Launcelot
- All the above
ANSWER: 2
Q6. Which other word in the play is similar in meaning to ‘dog’?
- Cur
- Cat
- Gnat
- Fang
ANSWER: 1
Q7. Why were Antonio’s prayers ‘bootless’?
- Because Shylock was a cunning
- Jailer was cruel
- Shylock was not listening to him
- Both b & c
ANSWER: 3
Q8. According to Antonio, what has affected him?
- Shylock’s hatred
- Bassanio’s treachery
- His losses and griefs
- All the above
ANSWER: 3
Q9. According to Antonio, who can save his life from Shylock?
- Bassanio
- Graciano
- Duke
- Portia
ANSWER: 1
Q10. Who is the “bloody creditor” being referred to?
- Antonio
- Shylock
- Gratiano
- Duke
ANSWER: 2
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Q1. “Tell me not of mercy;
This is the fool that lends out money gratis”.
A. Who is the speaker?
1. Shylock
2. Jailer
3. Antonio
4. Nerissa
ANSWER: 1
B. What kind of mercy is the speaker talking about?
1. To forgive the lender
2. To spare from the penalty of forfeiture of bond
3. Both a & b
4. None of the above
ANSWER: 2
C. Who is the ‘fool’ being referred to?
1. Shylock
2. Graciano
3. Antonio
4. Nerissa
ANSWER: 3
Q2. Where did this scene take place?
- In a public place in Venice
- In Portia’s house in Belmont
- In a street in Venice
- In jail in Venice
ANSWER: 3
Q3. “ Thou called st me a dog before thou hadst a cause ”. Who calls ‘dog’ to whom?
1. Shylock to Antonio
2. Antonio to Shylock
3. Antonio to Jailer
4. Shylock to Jailer
ANSWER: 2
Q4. According to Antonio, why can’t the Duke deny justice to Shylock? Choose the incorrect answer.
- Because Shylock was a foreigner.
- For the sake of the rights of the foreigners who lived in Venice.
- Because Shylock’s appeal was absolutely right.
- To maintain good relations with the foreign trader
ANSWER: 3
Q5. Who are the “Christian intercessors” being referred to?
- Antonio and Graciano
- Antonio
- Launcelot
- All the above
ANSWER: 2
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