Merchant of Venice: Act I

Who is the Merchant of Venice?

• Antonio

• Bassanio

• Gratiano

• Shylock

The name of the woman Bassanio wants to woo is

• Anne

• Jessica

• Nerissa

• Portia

Which of the following is NOT part of Antonio's deal with Shylock?

• 3000 ducats

• Three months

• Three percent interest

• Three pounds of flesh

Shylock's daughter is

• Anne

• Jessica

• Nerissa

• Portia

In Act I, scene i, Shylock claims that Antonio has done which of the following:

• spit on his clothng

• shaken his hands

• called him a dog

• mocked his religion

Where is Portia's estate?

• Belmont

• London

• Paris

• Venice

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Why does Antonio say he is sad?

• Rainy days and Mondays

• Love

• His ships are at sea

• He doesn't know

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Bassanio already owes Antonio some money.

• No, he does not.

• Yes, he does.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

Which one of the faults below is NOT exhibited by one of Portia's suitors?

• Drinks too much

• Has bad breath

• Does not converse

• Is way too melancholy

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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Who created the casket test to test Portia's suitors?

• Prince of Morocco

• The English baron

• Her father

• Bassanio