act 3

1.Why does Shylock assume Solanio and Salerio know that Jessica’s

ran away? because they know a lot.

2.Complete this quote to suggests Antonio's second misfortune:

Salerio: Do you hear whether Antonio have had any loss at sea or
no? Shylock: There I have another bad match, a bankrupt.
(Black Pg. 95, Blue Pg.63)

3.Who has been looking for Lorenzo and Jessica?
(Black Pg. 97, Blue Pg.64)

4.Where do Shylock and Tubal arrange to meet and with what
purpose?

‘I will go Tubal, and meet me at our synagogue’ (Black Pg. 99, Blue Pg.66)

1. Why does Portia want Bassanio to delay his choice?

he might make the wrong chose

2. Complete this quote ‘I pray you tarry, pause a day or two before you hazard, for in choosing wrong I lose your company’ (Black Pg. 105, Blue Pg.66)

3. What makes Bassanio choose lead over the silver and gold caskets? Finish this quote, ‘Thou meagre lead which rather threatenest than dost promise aught, thy paleness moves me more than eloquence, and here choose I’ (Black Pg. 111, Blue Pg.69)

Complete Portia’s speech that tells us the expected roles of a woman in marriage. ‘Myself and what is mine , to you and yours is now converted’ (Black Pg. 113, Blue Pg.71)

What does the above quote mean?

What did Gratiano’s and Nerissa’s wish to marry depend on? (Black Pg. 116-7, Blue Pg.72-3)

basonoe and porshe

How does Portia know that the letter contains bad news? (Black Pg. 119, Blue Pg.72-3)

becus bosne gose pailn reding the letter

What help does Portia offer straightaway? (Black Pg. 123, Blue Pg.76)

money

Why do we not expect this help to be successful?

waint a fund of the bound of flesh

Do you think Portia would still be in love with Bassanio

if she knew he had lied about his wealth?

yes
he already loved him

Act Three, Scene Three:

Antonio is now convinced that he knows the reason for Shylock’s insistence on claiming his bond. What is it, use quote from the text to support your answer. because its his money and he got it back

and his daughter ran away with it

Why can the Duke not ‘deny the course of law’ according to
Antonio? because hes a true person he will have to let everyone off with the law.

What does Antonio seem resigned to his fate. What two important realisations is this based on? they are granting you justice

Use lines 8, 21-24, 26-31 to help you.

Do you think Antonio’s feelings towards Bassanio have changed since the beginning, why? yes there friend ship is not as strong as it use to be.

Shylock refuses to consider the idea of Mercy, but demands Justice. Consider the following ideas:

• Is mercy the same as forgiveness? yes
• Is it easier to show mercy or look for revenge? show mercy
• Is justice the same as fairness? yes
• Is true justice possible in this case? no

1. Finish this quote that shows Lorenzo’s opinion of Antonio? ‘But if you knew of whom you show this honuor, how true a gentleman you send relief’ (Black Pg. 131, Blue Pg.78)
2. What does Portia tell Lorenzo she intends to do? live in prey and contempalation

(Black Pg. 133, Blue Pg.79)

1. What does she ask Lorenzo and Jessica to do for her and why?
2. Why does Portia think Antonio and Bassanio must be alike?
3. Why do Portia and Nerissa intend to travel dressed as men?
4. In A3S4 L 60-78, how does Portia describe the behaviour and attitudes of young men.
5. Does it seem likely that Portia is going to follow the expected  behaviour of a wife?

Act Three, Scene Five

1. In his jokey conversation with Jessica, why is Launcelot against the conversion of Jews to Christianity?
2. What is Jessica’s opinion of Portia?