Act 1 Seminar Quiz

A vibrant collage of Venetian scenery, intertwining elements of friendship, love, greed, and prejudice, with symbolic items like ducats, fish, and shadows of Antonio and Bassanio.

Act 1 Seminar Quiz: Exploring Antonio's World

Welcome to the Act 1 Seminar Quiz, where we delve into the complex themes and characters of a classic tale. Test your knowledge on key elements, from character motivations to literary devices!

In this quiz, you will explore:

  • Character Relationships
  • Themes of Greed and Generosity
  • Linguistic Devices
  • Religious and Social Prejudices
11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by ThinkingPineapple27
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What do Salarino and Solanio think are the reasons for Antonio's sadness
The departure of Bassanio
The loan perceived from Shylock
Financial reasons
Commercial concerns and love
Why does Bassanio ask Antonio for money?
To impress a wealthy women
To afford a new car
To appear wealthy to the women he loves
To become wealthy
How much of a loan does Bassanio need and for how long?
300 ducats 3 weeks
300 ducats 3 months
3000 ducats 3 months
3333 ducats 3 years
Which literary device was used in the first short focus passage?
Personification
Alliteration
Allusion
Reverse Personification
Which religion does Antonio follow?
Atheism
Judaism
None of the above
Christianity
In the quote “But fish not with this melancholy bait/ For this fool gudgeon, this opinion.” what does gudgeon mean? (Consider context)
A person who is not very smart
A European freshwater fish that is often used as bait for anglers.
A person who is easily fooled
Simply a word with no meaning
Who spoke the line which contained a metaphor?
Antonio
Romeo
Nazaha
Gratiano
Where can we see irony regarding the theme of Greed vs. Generosity
It is ironic how Antonio is greedy yet generous towards others
It does not exist within the play
Was not mentioned
It is ironic how Antonio hates Shylock for being greedy, yet is friends with Bassanio who portrays the same values
Where can we see an example Prejudice in the play?
Antonio and Shylock’s relationship
Gratiano’s intolerance towards a lack of livelihood
Portia's father's will
Within the religious indifferences of characters
Does Bassanio have romantic feelings for Antonio?
Yes
Not at all
Possibly
It is speculated...cannot be sure
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