Marchant de Venise Act 3
What does Solanio and Salerio's conversation suggest has happened to Antonio?
He has come into misfortune because of multiple shipwrecks
What does Shylock accuse Solanio and Salerio of doing?
Helping Jessica elope
What do Shylock's comments about the "extraction" of his bond suggest about how he views business
deals?
They suggest that he takes business agreements extremely seriously
What is Shylock's main point when he notes that Jewish people bleed when pricked and laugh when
tickled?
He's emphasizing the fact that he's not doing anything the average Christian wouldn't do
What is the significance of Jessica trading her mother's ring for a monkey?
It symbolizes her disregard for her family's past
How does Shylock react to the news about Antonio's lost ship?
He excitedly plans to take his pound of flesh
What does Portia ask Bassanio to do before choosing a casket?
Delay his choice
How does the play anticipate Bassanio's success solving the riddle?
By presenting a song in which multiple words rhyme with "lead"
What does Portia give Bassanio as a symbol of her love?
A ring
What does Gratiano ask Bassanio for after Portia and Bassanio's engagement?
He asks for permission to marry Nerissa
What impact does the arrival of Antonio's letter have on the scene?
It disrupts the idyllic scene with the reality of Shylock's revenge plot
What does Jessica's comment about Shylock reveal about him?
It reveals that Shylock is possibly willing to forgive Antonio's debt
What does Portia offer to do for Antonio's debt?
Give him more than enough money to pay the debt
What is Antonio's last request in his letter?
For Bassanio to visit him before he dies
When Shylock delivers Antonio to the jailer, what justification does he give for acting like a "dog"?
He says he has been forced into this behaviour by the Christians' unfair treatment
Why does Shylock want revenge on Antonio?
Because Antonio has paid the debts of Shylock's borrowers
According to Antonio's understanding, why will the Duke most likely let the law take precedence over
Antonio's welfare?
To avoid undermining Venice's entire legal system
What does Antonio say would ease his mind before facing his punishment?
His mind would be eased if Bassanio came to see him beforehand
What does Lorenzo tell Portia about Antonio?
That Antonio is someone she should be proud of helping
How does Portia signal her devotion to Bassanio?
By deciding to travel all the way to Venice with him
How does Jessica view her hypothetical marriage to Launcelot?
As a means of blending into Venetian culture
What does Jessica think of Portia?
She thinks she's perfect