MOV (act 1 scene 2)

In Act I scene 2, which character says, “my little body is aweary of this great world”?

• Salarino

• Nerrisa

• Portia

• Antonio

Which of the suitors that have arrived in Belmont does Portia say she could tolerate marrying?

• None of them

• Baron Falconbridge

• County Palatine

• The Duke of Sexony's Nephew

9. What word best describes how Portia feels about her fate as it relates to a getting a husband?

• Excited

• Sad

• Angry

• Calm

How do Nerissa and Portia know Bassanio?

• He has arrived with the other suitors in Act I.

• They met him once on the Rialto.

• He visited them once and presented himself as a scholar and a soldier.

• They don’t know him at all.

What did each of Portia's suitors do before leaving?

• Opened the caskets

• Had dinner with Portia

• Refused to choose caskets

• Chose the wrong caskets

At Belmont, what reason does Portia give Nerissa for being weary of the world?

• Her inheritance is gone

• Her father has died

• Has to get married

• Can't choose her husband

Bossanio already owes Antonio some money.

• No, he does not.

• Yes, he does.

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 meloncholy

Who does Portia look forward to seeing?

• Antonio

• Bossanio

• Shylock

• Nerrissa

What do the three caskets contain that Portia's suitors must choose between before they can marry her?

• Bronze, silver, Gold

• Silver, Gold, Tin

• Copper, Silver, Gold

• Lead, Silver, Gold