Merchant of Venice Act 1

Why does Antonio say he is sad at the beginning of the play?

• His money is tied up in cargo and he is unsure of their safety

• He is in love

• He is worried about his friends

• He is not sure why he is sad; he just is.

What does Gratiano say is his role in the world?

• To play the fool/ clown

• To play the lover

• To Play the King

• What are you even talking about??

Who comes to Antonio seeking help and for what?

• Solanio needs to borrow money to woo a lady

• Bassanio needs to borrow money to woo a lady

• Salerio needs to borrow money to get a friend out of jail

• Gratiano needs to borrow money to get a friend out of jail

Why can't Antonio lend his friend money?

• He does... you can't trick me!!

• He doesn't lend money to anyone

• All of his money is tied up in investments

• He has already lent money to his friend and is worried about getting it back

How does Antonio offer to help his friend?

• Help him borrow money on Antonio's credit

• He takes him to borrowers anonymous to get help for his problem

• Tells him who will probably be willing to lend him money

• Suggests another way to get what he wants without using any money at all

Who is Portia?

• Are you trying to trick me? There is no Portia in this play!

• A servant to Nerissa

• Someone who lends out money

• A noble woman whose dead father has left a test for any potential suitors

What test does Portia's father leave for potential suitors?

• Choose correctly from 3 chests

• Complete a quest

• Avenge his death

• Nerissa gets to choose for her

How does Portia like the suitors thus far?

• They are all pretty great, so she is glad her father left a test as she cannot choose!

• She is okay with whoever, but none of them are all that bad

• Each one is worse than the last

• As per the rules of the test, she isn't allowed to meet any of them until they complete her father's test.

Who does Portia hope comes as a suitor for her hand in marriage?

• Antonio

• Bassanio

• Solanio

• Gratiano

Some of the faults of Portia's suitors include (chose all that apply)

• Loves his horse too much

• Frowns too much

• Tries to hard to outdo everyone

• Doesn't stand up for himself

• Is a drunkard