The Merchant of Venice (Act 1)

What is Antonio's job?

• Banker

• Merchant

• Lawyer

• Playwright

What genre is the play?

• Tragedy

• History

• Tragicomedy

• Comedy

What are the names of Antonio's friends at the beginning of the play?

• Banquo and Banjo

• Mercutio and Mattio

• Othello and Iago

• Salarino and Solanio

Who is Antonio's best friend?

• Bassanio

• Banquo

• Benvolio

• Benedic

Why is Bassanio sad?

• He has lost his business

• He does not have enough money to woo his love

• He has got into a fight

• He is worried for Antonio

Who is Bassanio in love with?

• Desdemona

• Juliet

• Mercedes

• Portia

Where is Portia from?

• Venice

• Belmont

• Verona

• Rome

Why can't Antonio lend Bassanio money?

• He doesn't trust him, as he has not paid him back

• He is now broke

• His money is tied up in his present business ventures

• Antonio owes other people money

What does Antonio offer to do to help Bassanio in stead of lending him money?

• To guarantee any loan Bassanio can round up

• To speak to the bank for Bassanio

• To ask his brother is he can loan money to Bassanio

• To sell one of his ships

How has Portia's father determined who she will marry?

• A competition to the death

• A skills test, where the suitor must take an exam

• A lottery, where the suitor must pick the correct box

• Portia may pick her own husband