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WorksheetsThe Merchant of Venice - Act 1 Scene 1
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
In sooth, I know not why I am so sad. (1)
What are some of the reasons that Antonio's friends give him for being sad?
Love
Business Ventures
Money
No Food
Who does Bassanio need to borrow money from Act 1, Scene 1?
Solanio
Salarino
Shylock
Antonio
What theme does the below quote resemble?
"In Belmont is a lady richly left, And she is fair and—fairer than that word— Of wondrous virtues."
Racism
Reality vs. Dreams
Friendship
Wealth
What theme does the below quote portray?
"To you, Antonio, I owe the most in money and in love, And from your love I have a warranty To unburden all my plots and purposes How to get clear of all the debts I owe."
Love
Friendship
Wealth
Money
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
