Though Antonio had a large fortune, he had at that time, no ready money to give Bassanio, because he had invested all of his money in trade his ships carrying rich cargoes had gone abroad, and they would take some time to get back to the port of Venice. But being very eager to provide his friend the money he needed, he decided to borrow the sum from old Jew and Shylock.
Now Shylock hated Antonio and the causes were more than one. Antonio used to lend money to people full of interest, and this spoiled Shylock s trade. Besides, Antonio was Christian, and he as well as the other Christian of Venice disliked the Jews and frequently insulted them in public places. Antonio seemed to hate Shylock even more than the other did indeed many a time, Antonio has led Shylock dog and spat upon him. No wonder therefore that Shylock bore a deep ge against him and was waiting for the opportunity to take his revenge.
Read the passage given above the answer the following question..

Q. 1 - Why could Antonio not lend money to Bassanio himself?

A) He wanted to take revenge

B) He wanted to help Shylock

C) Antonio wanted to take revenge on Shylock

D) He had invested all his money in trade

Q. 2 - Why did Shylock hate Antonio?.

A) Antonio wanted to marry Shylocks daughter

B) Shylock spoiled his business

C) Antonio spoiled Shylocks trade

D) None of the above

Q. 3 - Antonio wanted to borrow money from Shylock,

A) To invest in trade

B) To go to Belmont

C) For the sake of his friend

D) None of the above

Q. 4 - What was Shylock waiting for?

A) An opportunity to take revenge on Antonio

B) An opportunity to take revenge on Bassanio

C) An opportunity to spoil Antonios trade

D) None of the above

Q. 5 - Give the opposite of rich, friend, borrow

A) Pure, dear, fear

B) Poor, enemy, lend

C) Precious, helper, receive

D) Wealthy, kind, returned

Total Number of Questions:- 5