The Merchant of Venice Act 1 Flashcards
List two possible dangers to Antonio’s Ships.
A. Pirates B. Crash on rocks, storms, sandbars, ect…
Why is Antonio Not worried about the loss of a ship?
He has a lot of ships it wouldn’t hurt if he lost one.
What does Bassanio say about Portia?
She is fair, wealthy, and wise
Why does Bassanio need to borrow money?
He wants to court (get her to like him) portia so he needs to make a good impression.
What does Bassanio promise about his past debts?
He is going to pay him all back.
Why doesn’t Antonio have money to give to bassanio? Where will he get it?
A. It is all out at sea on boats B. He tells Bassanio to see if anyone will lone him it and he will sign for it
COMPLETE:
“I hold the ______ but as the world….a stage where every______ must play a ______ ; and mine a ________ one.”
“I hold the WORLD but as the world…a stage where every MAN must play a PART and mine a SAD one.”
IDENTIFY:
A. “a richly lady left”
B. “speaks an infinite deal of nothing”
C. “shall not know the sound of his own voice”
D. “ai sad because he is not merry”
A. Portia
B. Gratiano
C. Lorenzo
D. Antonio
Why is Portia not interested in:
A. The Neapolitan Prince
B. The Palatine Count
C. The Frenchman Le Bon
D. the Englishman Falconbridge
E. the German
A. only talks about his horse
B. Only frowns, always gloomy
C. No personality of his own, is like whoever he is around
D. Doesn’t speak any languages Portia speaks
E. always drunk
List two terms of the loan Bassanio has set up.
A. borrowing 3,000 ducats
B. for three months( then he will pay him back)
( C. Antonio is bound)
What is the Rialto?
A bridge that leads to the financial district.
Give two reasons for Shylock’s hatred of Antonio.
A. He is a christian
B. he hates jews
(C. lends money with no intrest.)
COMPLETE:
“The_______ can cite______ for his own purpose.”
” The DEVIL cans cite SCRIPTURE(S) for his own purpose.”
How has Antonio treated shylock in the past?
Terrible: kicked him, called him a dog, spat on him.
What forfeit does Shylock suggest for the nonpayment of the bond? ( what will happen If he doesn’t pay him back on time?)
Antonio will give him one pound of his flesh.
Why is Antonio not afraid to agree to such a bond and its unusual forfeit?
His ships come back with all his money a month before the deadline.
