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What does Solanio and Salerio's conversation suggest has happened to Antonio?
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He has made a windfall by betting against his own fleet
He has been sent to debtor's prison for failing to pay Shylock
He has become dejected after professing his love to Bassanio
He has come into misfortune because of multiple shipwrecks
What does Shylock accuse Solanio and Salerio of doing?
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Helping Jessica elope
Stealing from him
Breaking his contract with Antonio
Insulting his religion
What do Shylock's comments about the "extraction" of his bond suggest about how he views business deals?
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They suggest that he has more compassion than he initially indicated
They suggest that he makes deals specifically to harm others
They suggest that he takes business agreements extremely seriously
They suggest that his ultimate goal is to gain control over other people
What is Shylock's main point when he notes that Jewish people bleed when pricked and laugh when tickled?
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He's suggesting that Jewish people aren't the scary figures that Solanio and Salerio think they are
He's trying to distract Solanio and Salerio from thinking about what might happen to Antonio
He's implying that he would have no problem laughing if Antonio were to be covered in blood
He's emphasizing the fact that he's not doing anything the average Christian wouldn't do
What is the significance of Jessica trading her mother's ring for a monkey?
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It demonstrates her loyalty to her new husband
It symbolizes her disregard for her family's past
It showcases her desire to put together a circus
None of the above
How does Shylock react to the news about Antonio's lost ship?
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He angrily realizes he won't recoup his money
He acts as if he hasn't heard this rumor
He excitedly plans to take his pound of flesh
He decides not to take his pound of flesh
