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As Act IV opens, the Duke speaks to Antonio. How does the Duke feel about Antonio’s predicament?
As Act IV opens, the Duke speaks to Antonio. How does the Duke feel about Antonio’s predicament?
Who says the following quote? "Steady Now, remember you are debating with a Jew. You might as well stand on the seashore and bid the tide not to reach its usual height."
Who says the following quote? "Steady Now, remember you are debating with a Jew. You might as well stand on the seashore and bid the tide not to reach its usual height."
Because Shylock is not going to listen. What does Antonio ask of the court?
Because Shylock is not going to listen. What does Antonio ask of the court?
Who does the Duke approve and call into the courtroom?
Who does the Duke approve and call into the courtroom?
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Who says, "Shylock, there's thrice the money offered thee."
Who says, "Shylock, there's thrice the money offered thee."
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Who says, "Wait a moment. There is something else. This bond does not give you one drop of blood. The words expressly are 'a pound of flesh'. "
Who says, "Wait a moment. There is something else. This bond does not give you one drop of blood. The words expressly are 'a pound of flesh'. "
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What will happen to Shylock if he takes anything more or less than exactly one pound of flesh?
What will happen to Shylock if he takes anything more or less than exactly one pound of flesh?
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Who says the following quote, " So that you may see the difference in our attitudes. I pardon your life before you ask for it. Half of you wealth goes to Antonio: the other half goes the state..."
Who says the following quote, " So that you may see the difference in our attitudes. I pardon your life before you ask for it. Half of you wealth goes to Antonio: the other half goes the state..."
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Where does Portia's uncle (the lawyer who would have done the trial) live?
Where does Portia's uncle (the lawyer who would have done the trial) live?
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Who says the following quote, " Lord Bassanio, let him have the ring! Weigh his worthiness and my love against your wife's commandment. "
Who says the following quote, " Lord Bassanio, let him have the ring! Weigh his worthiness and my love against your wife's commandment. "
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What does Portia give Antonio at the end of the play?
What does Portia give Antonio at the end of the play?
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At the end of the play, what does Portia pretend to be angry about?
At the end of the play, what does Portia pretend to be angry about?
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What does Nerissa, still in disguise, promise Portia that she will get from Gratiano?
What does Nerissa, still in disguise, promise Portia that she will get from Gratiano?
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Who says, "I'll have my bond; speak not against my bond. I have sworn an oath that I will have my bond: Thou called me a dog before you had a reason, but since I am a dog, beware of my fangs."
Who says, "I'll have my bond; speak not against my bond. I have sworn an oath that I will have my bond: Thou called me a dog before you had a reason, but since I am a dog, beware of my fangs."
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Who says, " Lord Bassanio, and my gentle lady, I wish you all the joy that you can wish; For I am sure you can wish none form me: And, when the time come for your wedding, at the same time, with your permission, may I be married too."
Who says, " Lord Bassanio, and my gentle lady, I wish you all the joy that you can wish; For I am sure you can wish none form me: And, when the time come for your wedding, at the same time, with your permission, may I be married too."
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Who says the following quote, "This paper represents the body of my friend, and every word written on it is a gaping wound , leaking lifeblood."
Who says the following quote, "This paper represents the body of my friend, and every word written on it is a gaping wound , leaking lifeblood."
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Who says the following quote, "When I was with him, I heard him swear to Tubal and the chus, his countrymen, that he would rather have Antonio's flesh than twenty times the value of the money owed him."
Who says the following quote, "When I was with him, I heard him swear to Tubal and the chus, his countrymen, that he would rather have Antonio's flesh than twenty times the value of the money owed him."
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What must Shylock do in oder to keep 1/2 of his fortune?
What must Shylock do in oder to keep 1/2 of his fortune?
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What explanation does Shylock give for continuing to pursue his bond?
What explanation does Shylock give for continuing to pursue his bond?
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What is a common theme in the relationships depicted in the play?
What is a common theme in the relationships depicted in the play?
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What is a significant aspect of Shylock's relationship with Antonio?
What is a significant aspect of Shylock's relationship with Antonio?
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What piece of bad news interrupts the celebrations at Belmont?
What piece of bad news interrupts the celebrations at Belmont?
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What are the significant themes in the Merchant of Venice?
What are the significant themes in the Merchant of Venice?
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Tubal reports Jessica has stolen a ring of Shylock’s. What does she trade the ring for?
Tubal reports Jessica has stolen a ring of Shylock’s. What does she trade the ring for?
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