As Act II opens, who wants to “prove whose blood is reddest”?A) AntonioB) MoroccoC) LancelotD) Shylock To what is Portia referring when she speaks of “the lott’ry of my destiny”?A) her dead fatherB) the three casketsC) her great fortuneD) Bassanio What does Portia tell Morocco he must do before selecting a casket?A) go to the … Continue reading William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 2 (Practice Questions)
The Prince of Morocco arrives at Belmont to win over Portia and marry her. He tries to woo Portia but, she puts down his advances, explaining to him that he will not have any disadvantage because of his colour, and has an equal opportunity to win her over for marriage. On the other hand, in … Continue reading William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 2 (Play Summary)
SCENE 1 Antonio, a well-known merchant of Venice is walking along a street. He is sad. His friends Salarino and Salanio think that he is concerned about the safety of his merchant ships, which are not safe due to rising storms at sea and attacks by sea- pirates. Antonio refutes this. His friends think that … Continue reading William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 1 (Play Summary)
As the play opens, with whom does Antonio discuss his troubles?A) Bassanio & GratianoB) Bassanio & LorenzoC) Salerio & BassanioD) Salerio & Solanio What appears to be the “problem” as the play opens?A) Bassanio owes a lot of money to Antonio.B) Antonio’s ships are all at sea.C) Bassanio is in love.D) Antonio is sad. Which … Continue reading William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 1 (Practice Questions)
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