Merchant of Venice Introduction

What does Antonio do?

• a merchant

• a servant

• a king

• a sailor

Why does Antonio feel miserable?

• He worries about his cargo and ships.

• He is in love and have relationship problems.

• He is just a miserable person in general.

• He is worried about Bassanio.

In Act 1 Scene 1, does Bassanio fall in love with Portia in first sight?

• Yes

• No

In Act 1 Scene 2, why is Portia miserable?

• She doesn't know which chest the men will choose.

• She wants to live up to her dead father's will.

• She feels that she is bound and has no freedom in choosing her own husband.

Who is Nerissa?

• Portia's friend

• The Lady of Belmont

• Portia's maid

• Portia's mother

How many languages can Portia speak fluently?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

In Act 1 Scene 2, Is Portia interested in Bassanio?

• Yes

• No

Which religion does Shylock believe in?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Catholicism

• Realism

Does Antonio like Shylock?

• Yes

• No

Antonio and Bassanio see Shylock as...

• a greedy man

• a generous man

• a trustworthy man

• a man who contravenes the teaching of the Bible