The Merchant of Venice | Multiple Choice Test Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

This section contains 180 multiple choice questions about The Merchant of Venice. Multiple choice questions test a student's recall and understanding of the text. Use these questions for chapter quizzes, homework assignments or tests. Jump to the quiz/homework section for the multiple choice worksheets.

Multiple Choice - Act 1, Scene 1

1. What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?
a) His merchandise.
b) His mother.
c) His melancholy.
d) A loan he just took out.

2. What does Salarino think Antonio's sadness is about?
a) His mother's sickness.
b) Love.
c) Competiton in the market.
d) Worry over his ships.

3. Why is Antonio not worried about his wealth at the beginning of the play?
a) All of his wares are insured.
b) He cares not for money.
c) His wares are on more than one ship.
d) He has more than enough money.