Merchant of Venice Act 1

Who is the merchant in 'The Merchant of Venice'?

• Portia

• Shylock

• Antonio

• Bassanio

What is the name of the character who borrows money from the merchant?

• Benedick

• Romeo

• Antonio

• Portia

Where does the story take place in Act 1?

• big city

• rural area

• small town

• mountain village

What is the bond that is agreed upon between the merchant and the moneylender?

• Contractual bond

• Financial agreement

• Financial contract

• Trade agreement

Who is the wealthy heiress mentioned in Act 1?

• Estella

• Miss Havisham

• Lady Macbeth

• Daisy Buchanan

What is the penalty for not repaying the loan on time?

• Pay double the original amount

• Receive a warning letter

• Face legal action immediately

• Varies depending on the terms of the loan agreement

Who offers to pay off the bond for the merchant?

• Bassanio

• Nerissa

• Antonio

• Portia

What is the relationship between Portia and Bassanio?

• They are siblings.

• They are neighbors.

• They are lovers.

• They are business partners.

What is the role of Antonio's friend, Bassanio, in Act 1?

• Bassanio lends money to Antonio instead of asking for a loan

• Bassanio asks for a loan from Antonio to pursue Portia.

• Bassanio betrays Antonio to pursue Portia

• Bassanio warns Antonio about Portia's true intentions

How does Shylock plan to seek revenge on Antonio in Act 1?

• Asking for a large sum of money

• Demanding a pound of Antonio's flesh as collateral

• Suing Antonio for defamation

• Forgiving Antonio