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What is the main reason for Solanio expressing his hatred towards Antonio?
What is the main reason for Solanio expressing his hatred towards Antonio?
- Antonio lost a ship with expensive cargo.
- Antonio made insulting remarks about Solanio's family.
- Antonio refused to lend him money.
- Antonio mistreated him because he is a Jew. (correct)
Why does Shylock plan to take a pound of Antonio's flesh as a forfeit?
Why does Shylock plan to take a pound of Antonio's flesh as a forfeit?
- To seek revenge for Antonio's insult towards his daughter.
- To improve his business prospects. (correct)
- To teach Antonio a lesson about financial prudence.
- To sell the flesh in the black market.
What does Tubal tell Shylock about Jessica's spending habits?
What does Tubal tell Shylock about Jessica's spending habits?
- She donated all her wealth to charity.
- She spent all her money on gems.
- She invested in Shylock's business.
- She traded her ring for a monkey. (correct)
Why does Solanio express his desire for Antonio to suffer more losses?
Why does Solanio express his desire for Antonio to suffer more losses?
What motivates Shylock to plan the collection of a pound of Antonio's flesh?
What motivates Shylock to plan the collection of a pound of Antonio's flesh?
How does Shylock react upon hearing about Antonio's misfortune?
How does Shylock react upon hearing about Antonio's misfortune?
Study Notes
- Solanio and Salarino discuss the news of Antonio losing another ship with expensive cargo in the English Channel at the Goodwin Sands, a dangerous place where many ships have wrecked.
- They joke about knowing the tailor who helped Antonio's daughter, Jessica, flee, showing insensitivity towards Shylock's pain of losing his daughter.
- Solanio expresses his desire for Antonio to suffer more losses, while expressing his hatred towards Antonio for mistreating him because he is a Jew.
- Tubal, a Jewish friend of Shylock, returns from Genoa without finding Jessica, revealing that Antonio's fortune is declining as another ship near Tripoli has been lost.
- Shylock is pleased to hear about Antonio's misfortune and plans to take revenge by legally claiming a pound of Antonio's flesh as a forfeit for his debt.
- Tubal informs Shylock that Jessica spent a large sum of money in one night and traded her turquoise ring for a monkey, causing Shylock to curse her and express delight in Antonio's downfall.
- Shylock instructs Tubal to bring an officer of the law to prepare for the collection of Antonio's flesh as per the forfeit, believing that his business prospects will improve with Antonio's ruin.
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Description
This quiz summarizes the key events in Act 3, Scene 1 of William Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice'. It covers the discussion between Solanio, Salarino, Shylock, and Tubal regarding Antonio's misfortunes and Shylock's vengeful intentions.
