Act 1 The Merchant of Venice

Front

The petty traffickers are the ___________.

Back

Small commercial boats

Front

Antonio says, 'His reasons are as two grains of wheat hid in two bushels of chaff.' Who is being referred to here?

Back

Gratiano

Front

'You have too much respect upon the world.' What does Gratiano mean?

Back

You have many anxious thoughts concerning worldly affairs

Front

Want - wit means __________.

Back

An absent minded fellow, Lost

Front

What are the two kinds of people mentioned to justify the statement 'Nature hath framed strange fellows in her time'?

Back

Who laugh like parrots at a bag piper and some who are of vinegar aspect, Who are happy and some who are sad.

Front

What is the significance of the character Antonio in 'The Merchant of Venice'?

Back

Antonio represents the theme of friendship and sacrifice.

Front

What does the term 'Argosies' refer to in the play?

Back

Large merchant ships.

Front

Who is Shylock and what role does he play in the story?

Back

Shylock is a Jewish moneylender who seeks revenge against Antonio.

Front

What does the phrase 'pound of flesh' symbolize in the play?

Back

It symbolizes the harshness of revenge and the consequences of a contract.

Front

What is the main conflict in Act 1 of 'The Merchant of Venice'?

Back

The conflict revolves around Antonio's loan to Bassanio and Shylock's terms.