Merchant of Venice Act 1

Who said it?
In sooth, I know not why I am so sad. (1)

• Antonio
• Bassanio
• Gratiano
• Portia

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who said it?
I hold the world but as the world, Gratiano—
A stage, where every man must play a part;
And mine a sad one. (77–79)

• Antonio
• Bassanio
• Shylock
• Portia

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who said it?
When he is best, he is a little worse than a man; and when he is worst, he is little better than a beast. (89)

• Portia
• Nerissa
• Antonio
• Bassanio

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who said it?
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. (98)

• Shylock
• Bassanio
• Antonio
• Gratiano

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which theme is best explained in this quotation by Shylock?
You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog,
And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine,
And all for use of that which is mine own. (106–113)

• Appearance are deceptive.
• Parental influences vary.
• Christians behaving badly.
• Money is the key to happiness.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which theme best explains the following:
Let the forfeit 
Be nominated for an equal pound
Of your fair flesh, to be cut off and taken
In what part of your body pleaseth me. (148–151)

• Mercy and revenge.
• Prejudice versus intolerance.
• Greed versus generosity.
• All are reflected with good inferencing.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

This quotation best reveals which theme?
Within the eye of honor, be assured
My purse, my person, my extremest means
Lie all unlocked to your occasions. (1.1.142-146)

• Religious beliefs define our outlook on life.
• Friendship can require sacrifice.
• Life is a lottery over which we have no control.
• Revenge is sweet.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which theme does this reflect?
But this reasoning is not in the fashion to
choose me a husband. O me, the word "choose"! I may neither
choose who I would nor refuse who I dislike; so is the will of a
living daughter curb'd by the will of a dead father.

• Money is essential for happiness.
• Testing your partner is the key to a successful marriage.
• Parent/child relationships are important in shaping our characters.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

To woo means to

• sound silly
• pursue a love interest
• stereotype someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which suitor will arrive first in the next act?

• Neapolitan Prince
• Baron Falconbridge
• young German 
• Prince of Morocco

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7