The Merchant of Venice

by

William Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice: Act 1, scene 1 Quiz 5 questions

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When Salerio first tries to guess why Antonio feels sad, what does his suggestion indicate about the rest of the play?
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That the rest of the play will investigate the nature of loneliness
That the rest of the play will show the importance of religious tolerance
That the rest of the play will be about the proper way to court a woman
That the rest of the play will investigate the nature of profit and greed
What is Bassanio's relation to Antonio?
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He is Antonio's friend
He is Antonio's brother
He is Antonio's creditor
He is Antonio's bodyguard
What do Gratiano's remarks about Antonio's sadness suggest about his character?
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His strong sensitivity
His ability to empathize
His lack of sensitivity
His strong political acumen
Why can't Bassanio ask for Portia's hand in marriage?
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Because he doesn't truly love her
Because he has outstanding debts
Because her father is anti-Semitic
Because he knows Antonio loves her
How does Antonio offer to help Bassanio?
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He offers to give Bassanio immediate cash
He offers to end his relationship with Portia
He offers to help Bassanio secure a loan
None of the above