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Merchant of Venice
Study Questions: Act 3 Scene 3 - Act 4 Scene 1
Question | Answer |
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What does Shylock warn the jailer not to do? | Be sympathetic |
Who does Shylock say never had sympathy for him? | Antonio |
Who does Antonio please for mercy from? | Shylock |
What does Antonio think Shylock hates him for while he is in prison? | loaning money to those who can't afford it |
What does Shylock say will happen if the duke does not uphold the contract between Shylock and Antonio? | the whole business of trading will suffer |
Why does Solanio say the duke will not uphold the law? | because it is cruel |
What does Lorenzo praise Portia for after Bassanio leaves Belmont? | her patience |
Why has Bassanio left Portia just after winning the right to marry her? | to help Antonio |
What does Portia tell Lorenzo she will do to help Bassanio in his quest? | pray |
Who does Portia leave in charge of her house when she leaves? | Lorenzo |
What occupation does Portia's cousin hold? | lawyer |
Where does Portia's cousin live? | Padua |
What does Launcelot tell Jessica he is worried about for her? | She may be damned for betrayal of her father |
What is Jessica's response to Launcelot's concern for her? | "I will be saved by my husband" |
What does Launcelot blame the rise of bacon on? | the making of Christians |
What does Lorenzo scold Launcelot for while Portia is away from her house? | He got someone pregnant |
What does Jessica say about Portia when Lorenzo asks her what she thinks of Portia? | "She is a blessing" |
What does Launcelot do when he leaves the room after being scolded by Lorenzo at Portia's house? | He sets the table |