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Thursday, May 2, 2019

Act 3 = Scene 2

1. Why does Portia want Bassanio to delay his choice?
She does not want him to get the wrong one

2.Complete this quote:
I pray you tarry pause a day or two before you hazard for in choosing wrong I lose your company.

3.What makes Bassanio choose lead over the silver and gold caskets?
Finish this quote:
 Thou meagre lead which rather threatenest than does promise aught, thy paleness moves me more eloquence, and here choose I.

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.

4.What does the above quote means
she is saying to Bassanio that whatever she owns is now all his.

5.What did Gratiano's and Nerissa's wish to marry depend on?
Portia and Bassanio.

6.How does Portia know that the letter contains bad news?
Bassanio was becoming pale.

7.What help does Portia offer straightaway?
Ducats to payback Shylock.

8.Why do we not expect this to be successful?
the time is up when Shylock gets his payment.

9.Do you think Portia would still be in love with Bassanio if she knew he had lied about his wealth?
Yes, Portia loves Bassanio more than his wealth and riches.

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