Quiz on Act 1 Scene 1 of The Merchant of Venice

Who are the two Venetian merchants who notice Antonio's troubled state?

• Bassanio and Gratiano

• Salarino and Salanio

• Lorenzo and Antonio

• Portia and Nerissa

What do Salarino and Salanio speculate is the reason for Antonio's behavior?

• He is in love

• He is angry

• He is ill

• He is bankrupt

What does Bassanio ask Antonio for?

• A house

• A horse

• A loan

• A ship

What is the first source of Antonio's troubles mentioned in the text?

• His devotion to Portia

• His debts to Bassanio

• His risky investments

• His love for Bassanio

What does Antonio give Bassanio permission to do?

• Marry Portia

• Invest in his business

• Borrow money elsewhere

• Buy a ship

What is the second cause of Antonio's problems according to the text?

• His love for Bassanio

• His friendship with Salarino

• His business acumen

• His relationship with Lorenzo

What does Bassanio hope to achieve by borrowing money from Antonio?

• To start a new business

• To court a woman at Belmont

• To buy a ship

• To pay off his debts

What is the significance of Antonio's devotion to Bassanio in the play?

• It leads to his bankruptcy

• It improves his financial situation

• It causes a rift between friends

• It remains unexplored