Merchant of Venice Acts 1-3

Who are the suitors of Portia in the play?

• The Duke of Venice, Antonio, and Gratiano

• Romeo, Mercutio, and Benvolio

• Hamlet, Laertes, and Horatio

• The suitors of Portia in the play are the Prince of Morocco, the Prince of Arragon, and Bassanio.

What is the bond that Shylock makes with Antonio?

• The bond that Shylock makes with Antonio is a pound of flesh.

• A piece of land

• A herd of cattle

• A bag of gold

Why is Antonio melancholic in the play?

• Antonio is melancholic in the play because he is in love with a woman who does not return his affections.

• Antonio is melancholic because he is allergic to the sea and cannot go on his usual fishing trips.

• Antonio is melancholic because he won the lottery and doesn't know what to do with the money.

• Antonio is melancholic because he is secretly a spy and is constantly worried about being discovered.

Describe the trial scene in the play.

• The trial scene is a musical number with no real significance to the plot

• The trial scene is a lighthearted and comedic moment in the play

• The trial scene in the play is a pivotal moment where the protagonist is put on trial for a crime they may or may not have committed. It is a dramatic and intense scene that often reveals the true nature of the characters involved.

• The trial scene is a brief and unimportant part of the play

What is the significance of Portia's suitors in the plot?

• The significance of Portia's suitors is to introduce unnecessary characters into the plot

• The significance of Portia's suitors is to showcase the wealth and status of Portia's family

• The significance of Portia's suitors lies in their role in the development of the plot, particularly in relation to Portia's character and the overall theme of the work.

• The significance of Portia's suitors is to provide comic relief in the play

How does Shylock's bond with Antonio impact the story?

• Shylock's bond with Antonio leads to a peaceful resolution in the story

• Shylock's bond with Antonio leads to a central conflict in the story, as Shylock seeks to enforce the bond and take a pound of Antonio's flesh, which drives the plot forward and creates tension and drama.

• Shylock's bond with Antonio causes no conflict in the story

• Shylock's bond with Antonio has no impact on the story

What are the reasons for Antonio's melancholy?

• Antonio's melancholy is caused by his unrequited love for a woman named Portia, as well as his financial troubles.

• Antonio's melancholy is caused by his love for sailing

• Antonio's melancholy is caused by his love for gardening

• Antonio's melancholy is caused by his successful business ventures

Explain the role of the trial scene in the development of the plot.

• The trial scene serves as a turning point in the plot, revealing crucial information, and leading to the resolution of the conflict.

• The trial scene is completely irrelevant to the development of the plot

• The trial scene has no impact on the plot and is just filler content

• The trial scene only confuses the audience and adds unnecessary complexity to the plot