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The Merchant of Venice - Act 1 Scene 1

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who said it?
In sooth, I know not why I am so sad. (1)
a)
Antonio
b)
Bassanio
c)
Gratiano
d)
Portia
2.

What are some of the reasons that Antonio's friends give him for being sad?

a)

Love

b)

Business Ventures

c)

Money

d)

No Food

3.

Who does Bassanio need to borrow money from Act 1, Scene 1?

a)

Solanio

b)

Salarino

c)

Shylock

d)

Antonio

4.

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."

a)

Racism

b)

Reality vs. Dreams

c)

Friendship

d)

Wealth

5.

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."

a)

Love

b)

Friendship

c)

Wealth

d)

Money

6.

Who describes himself as a 'want-wit' in scene 1?

a)

Gratiano

b)

Antonio

c)

Bassanio

d)

Salerio

7.

Who thinks that Antonio might be in love?

(a)  

8.

Who says that Antonio is marvellously changed?

(a)  

9.

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)  

10.

In contrast to Antonio, what part does Gratiano want to play?

(a)  

11.

Where does Portia live?

a)

Venice

b)

The Jewish Ghetto

c)

Italy

d)

Belmont