ACT - 3, SCENE - 3

Question 1

Where does this scene tale place?

Answer 1

In Venice. A street

Question 2

Who are the people present in this scene?

Answer 2

Antonio, Shylock, Salarino and Gaoler

Question 3

Gratis meaning?

Answer 3

Lending money free of interest

Question 3

Gratis meaning?

Answer 3

Lending money free of interest

Question 4

But, since I am a …………, beware my ………..

Answer 4

dog, fangs

Question 5

“Thou naughty gaoler” what does the word ‘naughty’ mean here?

Answer 5

good for nothing; useless

Question 5

“Thou naughty gaoler” what does the word ‘naughty’ mean here?

Answer 5

good for nothing; useless

Question 6

“It is the most …………. cur

That ever ………… with men”

Answer 6

impenetrable, kept

Question 7

“….For the commodity that strangers have

With us in Venice….” what does commodity mean here?

Answer 7

the rights of the foreigners

Question 8

What does Antonio say is the cause of him losing weight?

Answer 8

griefs and losses

Question 9

“if it be denied,

Will much impeach the justice of his state” What does this line mean?

Answer 9

If the government disregards the law by denying Shylock of his bond, then it will be discredited