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1. Act 1: Bassanio asks Shylock to dinner. Shylock is not impressed and says to himself:
2. Act 1: Shylock explains the forfeit that Antonio must agree on. “Let the forfeit be
nominated for …
3. Act 2: Launcelot Gobbo is persuaded by the Fiend (the Devil) to leave Shylock and
concludes:
4. Act 2: Launcelot whispers to Jessica that she should look out of the window because
…
5. Act 3: Bassanio, when considering the three caskets, states that appearances can be
deceptive when he says …
6. Act 3: In what way does Bassanio compare the letter carrying bad news to Antonio’s
body? What does he say?
7. Act 3: Who tells the gaoler that Antonio was the fool who loaned money out free?
What does this character say to the gaoler?
8. Act 4: Portia explains why Shylock should be merciful. The first sentence of her
speech is as follows:
9. Act 4: Portia asks Antonio what mercy he can show Shylock. Gratiano says:
10. Act 5: Lorenzo recognises Portia’s voice and says, “That is the voice, or I am much
deceived, of Portia.” Portia replies …