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Act 2 Merchant Of Venice Flashcards

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Scene 8

According to salerio, what did Antonio tel Bassanio as he was departing for Belmont?

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Antonio told Bassanio not to rush back to him, but to take his time and not rush love. To be safe and return home with his love.

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Scene 9

Who has come to court Portia?

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The prince of Aragon

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Scene 8

What does solanio advice salerio to do with this information?

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He advices salerio to tell Antonio so that he can prepare in case it is his.

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Scene 9

What conditions does portia make him aware of?

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Portia makes him aware of the contest and that he cannot marry again if he chooses the wrong box.

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Scene 8

What news did salerio head from Frenchman the day before? What might this mean?

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Salerio bears that a ship has sunk in the English Channel. This could be Antonio’s and could mean he will not have enough money to pay the bond.

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Scene 8

How does this loss affect Antonio?

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This loss affects Antonio because Shylock is out for revenge and is even more “flesh hungry” for Antonio now that he believes he has something to do with the disappearance of his dilate and daughter

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Scene 8

What has Shylock accused Bassanio of?

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Shylock accuses Bassanio of stealing his dukats and daughter.

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Scene 4

What does Lancelot give to Lorenzo?

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A letter from Jessica

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Scene 1

What qualities does the prince of Morocco say that he has in attempt to impress Portia?

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The prince of Morocco says he has strength he is brave and isn’t afraid to protect her. He also talks about how good he is with a sword.

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Scene 5

Explain the meaning of Jessica’s last lines

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It means Jessica can’t escape and she would rather die than live with Shylock any longer.

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Scene 3

Who is Jessica?

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She is Shylock daughter.

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Scene 3

What favour does she ask Lancelot to do for her?

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Jessica asks Lancelot to secretly deliver a letter to her for Lorenzo.

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Scene 3

Based on the hints Jessica gives you in her last lines. What do you think she is planning to do? On what information did you base your opinion?

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She might want to marry and become a Christian to leave her father.

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Scene 3

What is lancelots opinion of Jessica? How can you tell? Give an example

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Lancelot likes Jessica because she is sweet and they kept each other company

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Scene 3

Why is she sorry that Lancelot is leaving shylocks employment?

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She is sorry that Lancelot is leaving shylocks employment because he father needs help and now will be around more often. Also she will be alone.

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Scene 8

What two things has Shylock lost? What are they?

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Shylock lost Jessica and his dukats.

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Scene 4

Outline the details of the plan that Lorenzo shares with his friend Antonio

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Jessica will dress like a boy and be a torch bearer so they can sneak out and get married

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Scene 4

When Lorenzo discovers this, what other messages does he ask Lancelot to give to Lorenzo?

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Lorenzo asks Lancelot to deliver the message about their plans

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Scene 5

What message does Lancelot give to Jessica?

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Lancelot tells Jessica to be ready to go when people in masks go out.

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Scene 5

As Shylock prepares to leave for supper he calls his daughter to him. What object does he give her and what instructions go with it?

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Shylock gives Jessica the keys and tells her not to open the doors in case the masked christians are partying

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Scene 9

Who arrives at the end of this scene?

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Bassanio arrives with all his helpers and servants

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Scene 9

Which box does he choose and what does he find?

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He chooses the silver box and finds a scroll with a picture which means he wins Portia’s hand in marriage

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Scene 4

What message is Lancelot going to delive to Shylock?

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Lancelot is going to delive the news that he is going to work for Bassanio

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Scene 6

What object does Jessica throw to Lorenzo? Explain her feelings about what she is doing?

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Jessica throws a casket of money about leaving but is happy no one can see her

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Scene 5

How does Shylock feel about going to dinner with Bassanio?

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Shylock is not excited or happy about dinner. He only goes to keep an eye on them and know what is happening with them.

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Scene 6

When the scene opens where are gratiano and Solario

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Gratiano and solario are in masks outside of Jessica’s house

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Scene 2

Why does launch log decide to play a trick on his father?

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Because his fathers blind and it would be easy

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Scene 2

What request does gratiano make of bassiano? Does he agree to it?

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Gratiano wants to go to Belmont with bassiano. Yes he agrees.

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Scene 2

Does launcelot get the job he wants?

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Yes

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Scene 2

Who does launcelot gobo want to work for? What does he say he will do if he doesn’t get the job?

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Launcelot wants to work for Bassanio

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Scene 2

Do you think it is funny that launcelot told his father that his son was dead? Why might the audience find it funny?

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I think it’s not funny what launcelot did. The audience might find this funny because it is dry humour and dramatic irony

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Scene 2

When launcelot hobo talks about the fiend at his elbow, what is he talking about?

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The fiend at his elbow is like movies with the devil at your shoulder. Part of him wants to stay but half of him wants to run away and work for Bassanio.

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Scene 2

What reasons does Lancelot gobo guve for wanting to leave Shylock’s employment?

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launcelot gives the reason that shylock did not feed him properly and treat him like garbage and felt trapped with shylock.

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Scene 2

What purpose does launcelot tricking his father serve? Consider it from the audiences perspectives.

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It serves the purpose of scaring his father and just gettiing a laugh out of his day.

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Scene 7

Which box does the prince choose? What does it contain?

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The prince chooses the gold box. It contains a scroll that says he wasn’t the prince.

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Scene 7

What does Portia mean in her final lines in the scene?

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Portia means that this whole contest is a riddance on her life. She just wants to decide her future

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Scene 7

What can the audience learn about the prince through his interpretation of the clues on the boxes|?

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We learn that he belives portia is the best treasure ever. He follows them like she would be his biggest gift.

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Scene 7

In this scene the prince of morrocco tries his luck at the lottery for portia’s hand in marriage. What new details does the audience learn about the system devised by her father?

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we learn that portia stays in the room while they decide on each box, there is a saying to try and direct the suitors to the box that they desire most in life. In the box there is a scroll that has a saying, if their is a picture of portia, they win her hand.

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Scene 6

How is Jessica dressed? Why?

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Jessica is dressed as a boy so no one sees her escaping. She is pretending to be Lorenzo’s torch boy.

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Scene 6

Why does Lorenzo love Jessica?

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Lorenzo loves Jessica because how fair she is. How beautiful and gentle she is.

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What does this indicate about her? Explain.

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This indicates that she cares about who she lives with and wants to get to know the prince of morocco. This shows she is a person and wants to marry someone she knows.

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Scene 1

What does portia suggest they do before the price makes his choice?

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Portia suggests that her and the prince should go out and have an elegant dinner to get to know each other.

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Scene 1

What is the condition attached to the contest for Portia hand in marriage?

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Any man who wishes to marry Portia, must choose from 3 boxes, if they pick the wrong box, they may never marry and must remain a bachelor for life.

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Scene 2

Who is old Gobo looking for?

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old gobo is looking for his son launcelot

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Scene 2

What does Bassanio tell gratiano to do that night?

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Bassiano tells Gratiano to go have fun for the last night and to have a party.

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Scene 2

List the qualities of gratiano that Bassanio is worried about?

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Bassiano is scared that Gratiano will get drunk and say stupid things.

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Scene 2

What reservsation does Bassanio have about his decision?

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Bassiano is worried Gratiano will mess things up with portia.

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