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How is Antonio's behavior contrasted with Shylock's during the trial?
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Antonio is aggressive while Shylock is gentle
Antonio is impatient while Shylock is calm
Antonio shows dignity while Shylock seeks revenge
Antonio is cunning while Shylock is straightforward
What does the Duke expect Shylock to do at the last minute during Antonio's trial?
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Demand full repayment of the debt
Show mercy and forgive Antonio's debt
Insist on a harsher punishment for Antonio
Hand over Antonio's case to another court
Why does Shylock insist on the pound of flesh from Antonio rather than monetary repayment?
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He believes it will bring him wealth
He wants to embarrass Antonio publicly
He refuses to explain his reasons
He thinks it will lead to Antonio's bankruptcy
What do the Christians fail to recognize about their treatment of Shylock?
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That Shylock is indifferent to their insults
That institutional prejudice contributes to Shylock's rage
That Shylock is serious about his anger
That Shylock is one of the richest men in Venice
How does Shylock respond to the Duke's question about expecting mercy?
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He notes that he doesn't need mercy because he's innocent
He admits that he might need mercy in the future
He says that mercy is not relevant in a court of law
He agrees to show mercy to Antonio if Bassanio forgets Portia
What does Antonio ask Bassanio to do for him instead of saving his life?
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He asks Bassanio to name his firstborn child Antonio
He asks Bassanio to deliver a letter to his long-lost lover
He asks Bassanio to exact revenge on Shylock
He asks Bassanio to write what happened to him
As Shylock prepares to take his pound of flesh from Antonio, what do Gratiano's comments highlight about the way the Christian characters view him?
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They highlight the extent to which the Christians have misunderstood Shylock
They highlight that the Christians see Shylock as little more than a moneylender
They highlight the Christians' bigoted tendency to view Jewish people as animals
None of the above
Who is appears in court disguised as a young lawyer named Balthazar?
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Nerissa
Portia
Jessica
Salerio
How does Shylock respond to Portia's plea for mercy?
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He insists on a strict legal interpretation of the situation
He reconsiders his demand for a pound of flesh
He unexpectedly accepts her plea and shows mercy
He agrees to only cut off Antonio's hand
What parallel could be drawn between Portia's handling of the case and the suitors' attempts with the caskets?
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Both involve Portia's ability to gracefully lie
Both involve dealing with foreign customs
Both involve a competition for Portia's affections
Both involve approaching rules as open to interpretation
What does Portia recommend they have on hand before Shylock takes his pound of flesh from Antonio?
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A judge to oversee the process
A priest to offer last rites
A surgeon to keep Antonio from dying
A witness to document the event
What aspect of Shylock's character is highlighted when he hears Bassanio and Gratiano's willingness to sacrifice their wives?
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His lack of respect for Christian customs
His sense of familial loyalty
His sympathy for the Christian Venetians
His admiration of bravery
What will happen if Shylock sheds "one drop of Christian blood," according to Portia?
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Shylock will be imprisoned for life
Shylock will face the death penalty
Shylock's property will be confiscated
Shylock will be banished from Venice
What does Shylock want to do after Portia points out the consequences of shedding Antonio's blood?
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Proceed with taking the pound of flesh
Take Bassanio's prior offer of 9,000 ducats
Apologize and forgive Antonio's debt
Demand an additional penalty from Antonio
What does Portia advise Shylock to do after explaining the law regarding an "alien" seeking a "citizen's" life?
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Beg for mercy from the Duke
Apologize to Antonio and the Duke
Accept Bassanio's offer of 9,000 ducats
Leave Venice and never return
What is the ultimate result of forcing Shylock to convert to Christianity?
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This ruling would make it possible for Shylock to keep antagonizing people
This ruling would keep Shylock from ever reuniting with his daughter
This ruling would strip Shylock of both his identity and his profession
This ruling would set a dangerous precedent for future moneylenders
How does Portia general attitude change toward the end of the scene?
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She becomes more sympathetic towards Shylock
She becomes more inscrutable and clever
She maintains her previous kindness
She becomes nastier and less gracious
Why does Portia (disguised as Balthazar) ask for Bassanio's ring?
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She wants to test Bassanio's loyalty to his wife
She believes the ring is valuable and wants it for herself
She wants to sell the ring to pay for her expenses
She wants to give it to Shylock as a consolation prize
What does Antonio suggest Bassanio should do with the ring?
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Keep it as a symbol of his loyalty to Portia
Give it to Balthazar as a token of gratitude
Hide it from Portia and pretend it was lost
Sell it and donate the money to charity
