MOV - Reference to context :-
1. ** "Shylock was a Jewish usurer in Venice, who had amassed an immense fortune by
lending money at great interest to Christian merchants."
- Who is described in this line, and what was his profession?
2. ** "Antonio was particularly hated by him, because he was in the habit of lending money
gratis."
-Why did Shylock particularly hate Antonio?
3. ** "Bassanio, a young Venetian of noble family, wished to borrow three thousand ducats."
- Who wished to borrow three thousand ducats, and what was his background?
4. ** "Shylock, hearing of the request, asked if he might speak with Antonio."
- What did Shylock do upon hearing of Bassanio's request?
5.** "If you repay me not on such a day, in such a place, such sum or sums as are
expressed in the condition, let the forfeit be an equal pound of your fair flesh."
- What unusual condition did Shylock propose for the loan?
6. ** "Portia now appeared in court, disguised as a young and learned doctor of the law."
- How did Portia appear in court, and in what disguise?
7. ** "Take then thy bond, and let a lawyer’s skill instruct thee how to do it."
- What does Portia (disguised as a lawyer) tell Shylock regarding the bond?
8. ** "Shed thou no blood; nor cut thou less, nor more."
- What condition does Portia impose on Shylock while executing the bond?
9. ** "The law hath yet another hold on you."
- What does Portia indicate to Shylock regarding the law after he is unable to claim his
bond?
10. ** "Antonio generously gave up the fine of one-half of his estate which the duke had
converted to a fine, and took only the part that was due to him."
- What did Antonio do with the part of Shylock's estate that was due to him?
11. **"Portia then said, 'Shylock, there is thrice your money offered you.'"**
- What context surrounds this offer, and what was Shylock's response?
12. **"When Shylock was going to cut off the pound of flesh, Portia said, 'Tarry a little, there
is something else.'"**
- What did Portia reveal to Shylock at this moment, and why was it significant?
13. **"The law has another hold on you. It is enacted in Venice, that if it is proved against an
alien, that by direct or indirect attempts he seeks the life of any citizen, the person against
whom he plots shall possess his estate."**
- What law is Portia referring to, and how did it impact Shylock?
14. **"Half of it is yours, the other half comes to the state."**
- What is being divided, and under what circumstances was this division made?
15. **"For this favour, he said, he would take nothing of him but the payment of the bond,
which Shylock, by the laws of Venice, was bound to pay."**
- What favour is being referenced, and what was the outcome for Shylock?
