What are the most important MCQ from Act 3 Scene 3 of "Merchant of Venice"? (ICSE Class 10)

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?

 

  1.  In a public place in Venice
  2.  In Portia’s house in Belmont
  3.  In a street in Venice
  4.  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. 

 

  1.  Because Shylock was a foreigner.
  2.  For the sake of the rights of the foreigners who lived in Venice.
  3.  Because Shylock’s appeal was absolutely right.
  4.  To maintain good relations with the foreign trader

ANSWER: 3

 

Q5. Who are the “Christian intercessors” being referred to?

 

  1.  Antonio and Graciano
  2.  Antonio
  3.  Launcelot
  4.  All the above

ANSWER: 2

 

Q6. Which other word in the play is similar in meaning to ‘dog’?

 

  1.  Cur
  2.  Cat
  3.  Gnat
  4.  Fang

ANSWER: 1

 

Q7. Why were Antonio’s prayers ‘bootless’?

 

  1.  Because Shylock was a cunning 
  2.  Jailer was cruel
  3.  Shylock was not listening to him
  4.  Both b & c

ANSWER: 3

 

Q8. According to Antonio, what has affected him?

 

  1.  Shylock’s hatred
  2.  Bassanio’s treachery 
  3.  His losses and griefs
  4.  All the above

ANSWER: 3

 

Q9. According to Antonio, who can save his life from Shylock?

  1.  Bassanio
  2.  Graciano
  3.  Duke
  4.  Portia

ANSWER: 1

 

Q10. Who is the “bloody creditor” being referred to?

  1.  Antonio
  2.  Shylock
  3. Gratiano
  4. Duke

ANSWER: 2

 

So, Guys, these were the top 20 MCQ from "ACT 3, SCENE 3  MERCHANT OF VENICE". Thank you so much for reading the blog. I hope everyone liked it. For more such questions, follow my page.  For a playlist of the summary and MCQs of all the scenes of MERCHANT OF VENICE, comment down.

 

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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?

 

  1.  In a public place in Venice
  2.  In Portia’s house in Belmont
  3.  In a street in Venice
  4.  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. 

 

  1.  Because Shylock was a foreigner.
  2.  For the sake of the rights of the foreigners who lived in Venice.
  3.  Because Shylock’s appeal was absolutely right.
  4.  To maintain good relations with the foreign trader

ANSWER: 3

 

Q5. Who are the “Christian intercessors” being referred to?

 

  1.  Antonio and Graciano
  2.  Antonio
  3.  Launcelot
  4.  All the above

ANSWER: 2

 

 

 

 

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