Merchant Of Venice Quiz Act 1 Scene 1&2

Act 1 Scene I & II
1) The setting is in Venice, Italy. The people in this story are rich. In the 16th century
2) Antonio is a man who is sad and doesn't know why and worries about getting pay back from Bassaino and that he invested the ship at the sea.
3) Bassaino asked Antiono for a loan because Bassaino can feel rich for Portia.
4)Portia wants to die as a virgin and tells her maid to choose the wrong casket.

Act 1 Scene III

1. Revisiting the Portia situation, why is the choosing of a man suitable for her out of her hands. Portia is not choosing a man to marry because it is in her fathers will.

 

1. Who is Shylock? What is his importance in the story thus far? Shylock is a man who is helping Bassaino with a loan to impress Portia

1. What is the agreement Shylock and Antonio come to terms with? 
2. Returning the money back to Shylock in 3 months 

1. Why is Shylock so hesistant of this agreement with Antonio? While answering this question you should also explain their history and relationship between each other
2. He doesn't put interest and they don't like each other.

1. Would you trust Antonio? Why or why not.
2. yes because he is willing to cut off parts of his body if he doesn't pay shylock back.

Reflection question: Many times people say friends don't make good business partners, or you should never live with your best friends. Why do you think this is so? Is it smart that Antonio and Shylock are doing business together?

When you work with your friends you will make exceptions for them. And it is smart that shylock and Antonio are doing business together because they don't like each other.