Question

ANTONIO: Believe me, no: I think my fortune for it,
My ventures are not in one bottom trusted,
Nor to one place; nor is my whole estate
Upon the fortune of this present year:
Therefor my merchandise makes me not sad.
SALARINO: Why, then you are in love.
a. Where does this scene take place? Who are Salarino and Salalnio? [1]
b. What are Salarino and Salanio worried about? [2]
c. What is it that is denied by Antonio? What claims he make? [2]
d. Give the reasons given by Salarino and Salanio for Antonio’s sadness.

Answer 1

Explanation:

ventures are not in one bottom trusted,

Nor to one place; nor is my whole estate

Upon the fortune of this present year:

Therefor my merchandise makes me not sad.

SALARINO: Why, then you are in love.

a. Where does this scene take place? Who are Salarino and Salalnio? [1]

b. What are Salarino and Salanio worried about? [2]

c. What is it that is denied by Antonio? What claims he make? [2]

d. Give the reasons given by Salarino and Salanio for Antonio’s