The Merchant of Venice Summary
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Who states that they will play the first boy for a thousand ducats?

  • Lorenzo
  • Portia
  • Nerissa
  • Gratiano (correct)
  • Who enters alongside Lorenzo and Jessica?

  • Antonio
  • Shylock
  • Salerio (correct)
  • Portia
  • Who does Portia refer to when she says 'my lord'?

  • Salerio
  • Gratiano
  • Antonio
  • Bassanio (correct)
  • What does Salerio hand to Bassanio during their conversation?

    <p>A paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Not sick, my lord, unless it be in mind, Nor well, unless in mind.' Who is Salerio talking about?

    <p>Antonio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'So do I, my lord. They are entirely welcome.' Who is speaking?

    <p>Portia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Shylock call Antonio's well-won thrift?

    <p>Interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Shylock say he needs to consult his memory regarding the three thousand ducats?

    <p>To recall his current wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Shylock mention will furnish him with the three thousand ducats?

    <p>Tubal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long of a loan term does Antonio propose to Shylock?

    <p>Three months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Shylock realize he had forgotten during the conversation with Antonio?

    <p>The loan term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What custom does Antonio mention breaking for the sake of his friend?

    <p>Not lending money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Antonio state he does not do regarding lending and borrowing?

    <p>Lend or borrow without interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Shylock react when Antonio asks for three thousand ducats for three months?

    <p>He pretends to forget about the loan request.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Shylock accuse Antonio of doing?

    <p>Borrowing without intent to repay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Tubal's presence signify in Shylock's plan?

    <p>Tubal is a reliable source of funds for Shylock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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