A1S1-A1S2 Quiz

"Your mind is being thrown about on the seas." Who says this statement?

• Antonio

• Salerio

• Bassanio

• Solanio

What is Salerio suggesting about the cause for Antonio's sadness?

• Antonio is in love and therefore sad

• Antonio is worried about the state of his cargo and ships at sea

• Antonio is in debt and is sad

• Antonio has borrowed money from Shylock and is thus sad

"If I had sent merchant ships carrying all my wealth off to sea, my thoughts would all be with them."

"I would spend my hours looking at maps, trying to find safe places for my ships to go to." What are Solanio and Salerio suggesting about the nature of Antonio's business?

• They are suggesting that Antonio's business would be able to reap big rewards.

• They are suggesting that Antonio's ships are not strong enough to withstand the winds.

• They are suggesting that there are not enough safe places for Antonio's ships to Dock.

• They are suggesting that Antonio's business is always at risk of being lost due to the unpredictability of the seas.

Is Antonio stressed about his business at sea? Which sentences from A1S1 PG 11 tell you so?

Answer explanation

No. "And my wealth does not depend totally on the success of this year's business. So that is not what makes me feel miserable."

"but don't use sadness to make foolish people think that you are wise." What is Gratiano saying about Antonio's sadness?

• Antonio is acting smart while he is being sad.

• Antonio is a foolish and sad person.

• Antonio is acting as if he is sad and foolish people will believe that he is.

• Antonio is a sad and wise person.

"Gratiano talks more nonsense than any man in Venice. Don't try and understand what he's talking about!" What is Bassanio trying to do here? You may choose more than one answer.

• Bassanio is trying to cheer Antonio up.

• Bassanio is trying to convince Antonio to not pay attention to what Gratiano is saying.

• Bassanio is trying to make Gratiano look bad.

• Bassanio is trying to express his admiration for Gratiano.

Why is Bassanio in debt?

• He did not borrow enough money from Antonio.

• He lost his money in his businesses at sea.

• He overspent his family's fortune and continued to live out of his means.

• He spent his money trying to pursue Portia of Belmont.

"you know that all my money is tied up in my ships at the moment." What does this suggest about Antonio's ships?

• His ships and money are in danger of being lost at sea.

• He does not have enough money to lend Bassanio.

• He needs to travel to his ships to get enough money to lend Bassanio.

What is Salerio suggesting about the cause for Antonio's sadness?

• Antonio is in love and therefore sad

• Antonio is worried about the state of his cargo and ships at sea

• Antonio is in debt and is sad

• Antonio has borrowed money from Shylock and is thus sad

"Oh, that word 'choose'!" What is Portia currently stressing about?

• Marrying Bassanio.

• Bassanio not having enough money to pursue Portia.

• Having to marry a suitor who passes her father's challenge.

• Having to marry a suitor whom she chooses.