Merchant of Venice Act I Scene 1,2 &3

What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?

• a) A loan he just took out.

• b) His merchandise.

• c) His mother.

• d) His melancholy.

What does Salarino think Antonio's sadness is about?

• a) Love.

• b) Worry over his ships.

• c) Competiton in the market.

• d) His mother's sickness.

Why is Antonio not worried about his wealth at the beginning of the play?

• a)All of his wares are insured

• b)His wares are on more than one ship.

• c)He has more than enough money.

• d)He cares not for money.

How is Bassanio related to Antonio?

• Bassanio is his uncle.

• Bassanio is his best friend.

• Bassanio is his cousin

• Bassanio is his brother

What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?

• A living legend

• A book

• A dream

• A staged play

Why does Portia tell her lady in waiting she is tired of the world?

• She is shackled by her fortune

• She cannot make her own choices.

• Her father and friend died.

• War and tyranny are frustrating her.

What did one of Portia's suitors have too much fondness for?

• His horse

• His money

• His looks

• His lady in waiting

What will the correct suitor find inside the correct item in order to win Portia's

hand in marriage?

• Portia's picture.

• A marriage certificate

• A key to the master bedroom

• A wedding ring

How does Shylock initially describe his demand for a pound of flesh to Bassanio and Antonio?

• As an opportunity for revenge

• As his way of being charitable

• As a harmless prank

• As a way of procuring food

Shylock wishes to meet Antonio and Bassanio at the

• Lawyer's

• Shylock's house

• Notaries

• Notorious