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WorksheetsMERCHANT OF VENICE ACT 1 SCENE 1 & 2
Total questions: 120
Worksheet time: 3580secs
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
Where is Portia From?
Florence
Naples
Belmont
Rome
Who does Bassanio need to borrow money from Act 1, Scene 1?
Solanio
Salarino
Shylock
Antonio
In what time period does The Merchant of Venice take place?
13th Century
16th Century
14th Century
15th Century
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)
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)
There are two different plots going on in Act 1. What are those two plots?
Antonio lending money to Bassanio, and therefore needing a loan from Shylock.
Portia and the three casket challenge set by her father to determine who she marries.
A jester named Pocket sabotaging everybody.
Bassanio planning to elope with Antonio.
What mood is Antonio in at the beginning of Act 1?
Angry
Melancholic
Happy
Humorous
“ How I caught it, found it, or came by it “ .....Antonio says. What does ‘it ‘refer to ?
A ship
A lost treasure
Sadness
An infection
The petty traffickers are the ___________.
Argosies
Huge boats
Small commercial boats
None of the above
What would remind Salarino of the harms winds could do to his ships ?
The breeze
The shallows
Roaring waters
His breath cooling his broth
The sandy hour glass has been used in context to _________.
explain how it would remind Salarino of the danger from hidden banks of sand at sea , on which his ships may be aground .
explain how time flies by
explain how it has been so long that he has heard from his ships .
None of the above
Antonio says ‘ My merchandise makes me not sad ‘ This is because ........
his ventures are not in one bottom trusted
his ventures are not trusted to one place
his estate is not dependent upon the fortune of the present year
All of the above
“ You have too much respect upon the world .”What does Gratiano mean ?
You are respected in the world .
You respect others in the world .
You have many anxious thoughts concerning worldly affairs
None of the above
Complete the following sentence ‘Let my liver rather ______ with wine than my heart cool with _________ __________.“
(a)
Antonio says , “ His reasons are as two grains of wheat hid in two bushels of chaff .” Who is being referred to here ?
Salarino
Lorenzo
Salanio
Gratiano
Bassanio , “ In my school days , when I had lost one shaft ,I shot his fellow of the self same flight .” What does Bassanio seek of Antonio ?
Arrows
Loan for the first time
Another loan
Forgiveness for losing the arrows
What are the qualities Bassanio speaks about when he describes about a lady in Belmont ?
Her wealth
Her fairness
Wondrous virtues
All of the above
Who are referred as the Jasons?
The suitors
The legendary hero
Bassanio
None of the above
What is the most striking theme of Act 1 Scene 1?
Rivalry
Friendship
Malice
Justice
In Act, I scene 2, which character says, “my little body is aweary of this great world”?
Solarino
Jessica
Portia
Nerissa
Which of the suitors that have arrived in Belmont does Portia say she could tolerate marrying?
The Duke of Saxony’s nephew
County Palatine
Baron Falconbridge
none of them
Which character is not introduced in act 1 scene 1
Bossanio
Shylock
Antonio
Salanio
Why is Antonio not worried about his wealth at the beginning of the play?
He cares not for money.
All of his wares are insured.
He has more than enough money.
His wares are on more than one ship.
As a wealthy merchant, Antonio has his own money to lend to Bossanio.
true
false
Bossanio wants a loan so that he can....
put on a lavish wedding
throw a huge dinner party for shylock
travel to Belmont
pay back his family after squandering his inheritance
When the play begins, Antonio and Portia can best be described as:
corrupt
depressed
happy
ambiguous
What aspect of Gratiano does Bossanio joke about after Gratiano has left?
His small stature
His empty speech
His social status
His physical appearance
As the play opens, with whom does Antonio discuss his troubles?
Bossanio and Gratiano
Bossanio and Lorenzo
Salarino and Bossanio
Salarino and Solanio
Which chest is NOT among the three that Portia's father uses for his test?
What does Portia think is wrong with the prince from Naples?
He is too tall.
He only talks about shoes.
He only talks about horses
He has no money.
What is Portia's problem with the young Lord Falconbridge from England?
His nose is too big.
He drinks too much.
He never smiles
He only speaks English.
There are two different plots going on in Act 1. What are those two plots?
Antonio lending money to Bassanio, and therefore needing a loan from Shylock.
Portia and the three casket challenge set by her father to determine who she marries.
A jester named Pocket sabotaging everybody.
Bassanio planning to elope with Antonio.
How is Bassanio related to Antonio?
Bassanio is his best friend
Bassanio is his uncle
Bassanio is his brother
Bassanio is his kinsman
What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?
His merchandise
His mother
His melancholy
A loan he just took out
Who is the woman that Bassanio has fallen in love with?
Portia
Nerissa
Jessica
Cleopatra
What did Portia's father do that she is complaining about?
Made her move to another city
Made a way of choosing her husband for her
Won't let her marry anyone
Told her she wasn't allowed to talk to Nerissa anymore
What must Portia's suitors do to win her hand in marriage?
Bury a gold casket for her
Write her a song
Choose the right casket in a test
Move to another city with her
What colors were the caskets that Portia's suitors had to choose?
Gold
Lead
Silver
Bronze
Who is the Merchant of Venice?
Antonio
Bassanio
Gratiano
Shylock
Shylock's daughter is
Anne
Jessica
Nerissa
Portia
Why does Antonio say he is sad?
Rainy days and Mondays
Love
His ships are at sea
He doesn't know
Bassanio already owes Antonio some money.
No, he does not.
Yes, he does.
Who created the casket test to test Portia's suitors?
Prince of Morocco
The English baron
Her father
Bassanio
Who is the official protagionist of The Merchant of Venice?
Shylock
Bassanio
Antonio
No one
Portia
What is NOT a complaint Portia made regarding her suitors?
Only taking about their horse.
Always talking about their exploits and achievements.
Can't speak any language but their own.
Being grim and serious all the time.
Who is Antonio?
the friend that is a debtor and is asking to borrow money
the rich merchant
the Jewish moneylender that lends money to another character
Who is Bassanio?
the friend that is a debtor and is asking to borrow money
the rich merchant
the Jewish moneylender that lends money to another character
Who is Shylock?
the friend that is a debtor and is asking to borrow money
the rich merchant
the Jewish moneylender the lends money to another character
Why does Antonio help Bassanio?
because Antonio owes him
because Antonio loves Bassanio and wants to help him
because Bassanio blackmailed him
How does Bassanio plan to repay his debt?
by stealing and using the money to pay his debts
by marrying the rich Portia of Belmont
Why is Portia so unhappy?
because she cannot choose who she marries
because she cannot choose how to spend her money
because she loves Bassanio but cannot have him
Shylock is a ...
a businessman
moneylender
merchant
What is Antonio's job?
Banker
Merchant
Lawyer
Playwright
What genre is the play?
Tragedy
History
Tragicomedy
Comedy
Why has Bassanio come to Antonio?
He has lost his business
He does not have enough money to woo his love
He has got into a fight
He is worried for Antonio
Why can't Antonio lend Bassanio money?
He doesn't trust him, as he has not paid him back
He is now broke
His money is tied up in his present business ventures
Antonio owes other people money
What does Antonio offer to do to help Bassanio in stead of lending him money?
To guarantee any loan Bassanio can round up
To speak to the bank for Bassanio
To ask his brother is he can loan money to Bassanio
To sell one of his ships
How has Portia's father determined who she will marry?
A competition to the death
A skills test, where the suitor must take an exam
A lottery, where the suitor must pick the correct box
Portia may pick her own husband
What source or sources do Salarino and Solanio suggest are the cause of Antonio's sadness?
His antisemitism and cruelty
His wisdom
Commercial concerns and love
Worries about reputation
Antonio says ‘ My merchandise makes me not sad ‘ This is because ........
his ventures are not in one bottom trusted
his ventures are not trusted to one place
his estate is not dependent upon the fortune of the present year
All of the above
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.
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
What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?
A living legend
A book
A dream
A staged play
What did one of Portia's suitors have too much fondness for?
His horse
His money
His looks
His lady in waiting
How is Portia characterized in Act 1 Scene 2?
Weak, hysterical, dependent
Witty, funny, opinionated, independent
Chubby, smart, fashionable
Shy, dainty, intelligent
Why did Portia and Nerissa review the suitors who have come to court Portia?
To inform the audience. They described each suitor for the audience to visualize them.
To persuade the audience. This would give watchers a chance to choose for Portia.
To argue with the audience. This would strike a debate of which suitors is best for Portia.
To entertain the audience. They were being stereotypical against each suitor which would have made the Elizabethan audience laugh.
When was The Merchant of Venice written?
Between 1596 – 1598
Between 1600-1650
Between 1696-1698
None of the above
In order to marry her, which casket must Portia's suitors choose?
Gold
Lead
Stone
Silver
What is the missing word from Antonio’s famous lines? I hold the world but as the world, Gratiano - A ______, where every man must play a part, And mine a sad one.
place
house
stage
world
Who speaks "an infinite deal of nothing"?
Gratiano
Bassanio
Lorenzo
Antonio
Who is 'Janus'
Greek God of Strength
Greek God of doors
Roman God of doors
Roman God of wars
Wealthy Andrew refers to...
boats
small ships
a king
a big ship
What role does Gratiano prefer to play?
The role of a king
The role of a fool
A sad role
None of the above
What popular belief did Elizabethans have about drinking wine?
It warmed the liver
It caused damage to the liver
It caused death
None of the above
Who was Nestor ?
An old and wise Roman General who fought in the Trojan War
An old and wise Greek General who fought in the Trojan War
An old man who prophesied
A brave General
According to Nerissa, Portia's father was
a clever and selfish man.
a humorous and humble man.
a wise and a virtuous man.
Who said this? “ If I had the money to compete with them, I feel sure I could win her love”.
Gratiano
Salarino
Solanio
Bassanio
Which of the following characters appears as a naive person?
Antonio
Bassanio
Portia
Shylock
The setting in which the story takes place is.............
In Venice
In Belmont, in the sixteenth century
In the sixteenth century
In Italy, in the sixteenth century
Where was William Shakespeare born?
Covent Garden- London
Picadilly Circus- London
Straton Upon Avon- London
Cardigan - Wales
The city of Venice was built...
on an island.
on many islands.
on mainland.
Who are the main Characters of this play?
Salarino and Salanio; the Duke of Venice and Launcelot.
Nerissa; Gratiano; Lorenzo and Jessica.
Antonio; Shylock; Bassanio and Portia.
Bassanio needed money...
to gamble and earn some of his own.
to buy himself a new house.
to pay for the travel expenses to his lady loves house.
Antonio couldn't lend Bassanio the money because...
his money was invested on his ships that were yet to arrive.
he was a terrible tradesman.
he was saving for a new ship which was faster and bigger..
William Shakespeare was an American writer.
True
False
Antonio and Bassanio were good friends.
False
True
Bassanio needs the money to help Portia.
True
False
....................... is Portia's maid and advisor at the same time.
Nerissa
Jessica
Grazino
The events of the novel take place in...............
London
England
Italy
America
An adjective that describes Antonio....
Loyal
Dishonest
Liar
Shy
Bassanio was a ........................
moneylender
creditor
spendthrift
wise
What was the name of the theater Shakespeare founded?
The Royal Shakespeare
The Globe
The Guild
Shakespeare's Theater
Why does Bassanio want money from Antonio?
He has to repay his debts.
He wants to woo a wealthy heiress.
He needs to leave Venice immediately.
He must pay his bond.
Why is Portia not free to choose her husband?
A match has been arranged since birth.
She has disgraced her father.
Her father's will requires a test for suitors.
She chooses to live a chaste life.
From what character flaw does Bassanio believe Gratanio suffers?
lack of depth
stinginess
vanity
mean-spiritedness
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)
What is NOT a central theme of the play?
Love
Religion
Revenge
Poverty
What did Antonio trade in?
Silks and pulses
Silks and spices
Spices and cotton
Cloth and spices
Who says that Antonio is in love?
Salerio
Solanio
Lorenzo
Gratiano
Why does Antonio help Bassanio?
because Antonio owes him
because Antonio loves Bassanio and wants to help him
because Bassanio blackmailed him
Where is the story set?
Venice
Florence
Belmont
Venice & Belmont
