Vocabulary 1
Sooth
Truth
Ado
a state of agitation or fuss, especially about something unimportant
What reason does Antonio give for being sad in the opening scene of the play?
He gives no reason
The caskets that Portia’s suitors must pick from are made of what materials?
Gold, silver, lead
Who loses the opportunity to marry Portia by choosing the silver casket?
Prince of Aragon
Ventures
A risky undertaking or investment
hazard
(1) A danger or risk
(2) To make a guess
Which character is controlled by her father, but takes her destiny into her own hands?
Jessica
Why does the prince of Morocco fear that Portia will dislike him?
He has a dark complexion
Why does Bassanio need to borrow money from Antonio?
To woo Portia, a rich heiress
Cur
an aggressive dog or one that is in poor condition
Usance
Interest charged for loaning money
Who is willing to convert to Christianity in hopes of gaining happiness?
Jessica, Shylock's daughter
According to Lorenzo’s plan, how will Jessica escape from her father’s house?
She will disguise herself as Lorenzo’s torchbearer and slip out undetected.
Lancelot leaves rich Shylock to become whose servant?
Bassanio, who is poor
To rail; rails
complain or protest strongly and persistently about something
Squandered
waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner
How does Portia react to the prince of Morocco’s failure as a suitor?
She prays that no one with such dark skin ever wins her hand.
How does Shylock react to losing Launcelot as a servant?
He tells Launcelot that Bassanio will be a harder master
How do Jessica and Lorenzo try to solve their problem?
Jessica runs away from her father's house, dressed like a boy. She has a casket of jewels and money so that the two can elope together.
Rated
To scold somebody; berate
Commodity
a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold
From what character flaw does Bassanio believe Gratiano suffers?
Frivolous; lack of depth
How does Shylock initially describe his demand for a pound of flesh to Bassanio and Antonio?
A harmless prank; a "merry sport"
What condition must the Prince of Morocco agree to before he may choose from among the caskets?
If he chooses wrong, he will never marry.