WorksheetsMerchant Of Venice (Act One -Revision)
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Who describes himself as a 'want-wit' in scene 1?
Gratiano
Antonio
Bassanio
Salerio
Who thinks that Antonio might be in love?
(a)
Who says that Antonio is marvellously changed?
(a)
Who says, "I hold the world but as the world, Gratiano - A stage, where every man must play a part, and mine a sad one."
(a)
In contrast to Antonio, what part does Gratiano want to play?
(a)
Where does Portia live?
Venice
The Jewish Ghetto
Italy
Belmont
Complete the quotation: "... a hot temper leaps o'er a cold (a) "
Nerissa thinks Portia's father was...
Wise
Demented
Foolish
Senile
Where does the prince come from who "doth nothing but talk of his horse?"
(a)
What is the Count Palatine's favourite facial expression?
(a)
Who is described by Portia as "oddly suited?"
(a)
Complete the quotation: "If I live to be as old as ________________, I will die as chaste as__________________"
Venus
Sibylla
Apollo
Diana
Whose arrival is expected at the end of Scene 2?
(a)
How much does Bassanio want to borrow from Shylock?
300 Ducats
30000 Ducats
3000 Ducats
30 Ducats
Who is compared to a "fawning publican?"
(a)
Who is the "unthrifty knave" Shylock has left in "fearful guard" of his house?
(a)
According to Antonio, who can "cite Scripture for his purpose?"
(a)
Complete the quotation: "I like not ________________ terms and a _________________ mind."
equal
fair
villain's
cunning
