Merchant of Venice Act 1 (Macmillan Readers)

In Act 1 Scene 1, what do Antonio's friends suggest as reasons he might be unhappy?

• love

• losing his money on his ships

What are some of the reasons that Antonio's friends give him for being sad?

• Love

• Business Ventures

• Money

• No Food

Where is Portia From?

• Florence

• Naples

• Belmont

• Rome

Who does Bassanio need to borrow money from Act 1, Scene 1?

• Solanio

• Salarino

• Shylock

• Antonio

Which chest is NOT among the three that Portia's father uses for his test?

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What is the main reason that Shylock and Antonio despise each other?

• Antonio stole Shylock's friends

• Shylock stole money from Antonio

• Antonio killed Shylock's wife

• They believe in different religions

What religion does Shylock follow?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Catholicism

What does Shylock suggest that Antonio give him if he cannot repay his loan?

• A ring

• A pound of his flesh

• His wife's hand in marriage

• His family heirloom

What does Portia think is wrong with the prince from Naples?

• He is too tall.

• He only talks about shoes.

• He only talks about horses

• He has no money.

What is Portia's problem with the young Lord Falconbridge from England?

• His nose is too big.

• He drinks too much.

• He never smiles

• He only speaks English.