The Merchant of Venice Quiz Questions | Quiz: Act 1, Scene 1 to Act 1, Scene 3

Quiz: Act 1, Scene 1 to Act 1, Scene 3

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Who is meant to pick a husband for Portia?
a) Her godfather.
b) Her uncle.
c) Herself.
d) Her father.

2. Where are the rules for Portia's suitors listed?
a) Her father's will.
b) A book of decorum.
c) A royal decree.
d) The deed of inheritance.

3. How is Bassanio related to Antonio?
a) Bassanio is his cousin.
b) Bassanio is his best friend.
c) Bassanio is his brother.
d) Bassanio is his uncle.

4. Which of these is NOT a fault Portia saw in some of her past suitors?
a) Insensitivity.
b) No humor.
c) Ignorance.
d) Ego.

5. What did one of Portia's suitors have too much...
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