The Merchant of Venice (Act 3 & Act 4)

What is the evidence in the text that Portia is intelligent and determined?

• Portia disguises herself as a male lawyer and delivers a powerful speech on mercy.

• Portia entrusts the management of her household to Lorenzo.

• Portia believes that Antonio must be like her husband because they are close friends and have similar qualities.

• Nerissa arrives disguised as a male lawyer's clerk and gives a letter to the Duke.

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What is the role of Nerissa in Act 4, Scene 1?

• Nerissa arrives disguised as a male lawyer's clerk and gives a letter to the Duke.

• Nerissa offers to pay Shylock double the amount he lent to Antonio.

• Nerissa argues for Shylock's rights as his lawyer.

• Nerissa advises Portia on how to deliver her speech on mercy.

Why does Portia entrust the management of her household to Lorenzo?

• Because she is going on a trip with Nerissa.

• Because she believes he is trustworthy.

• Because she is too busy with her legal work.

• Because she wants to test his loyalty.

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What is the significance of the letter given by Nerissa to the Duke in Act 4, Scene 1?

• It reveals that Bellario is too sick to come and sends Balthasar instead.

• It offers to pay Shylock double the amount he lent to Antonio.

• It argues for Shylock's rights as his lawyer.

• It advises Portia on how to deliver her speech on mercy.

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What is the main idea behind Portia's speech on mercy in Act 4, Scene 1?

• To show that mercy is more important than justice.

• To prove that Shylock is wrong and Antonio is innocent.

• To highlight the flaws in the Venetian legal system.

• To demonstrate Portia's intelligence and wit.

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Why does Bassanio offer to pay Shylock double the amount he lent to Antonio?

• Because he thinks it will save Antonio's life.

• Because he wants to teach Shylock a lesson.

• Because he believes it is the right thing to do.

• Because he wants to impress Portia.

Why is Portia determined to outsmart Shylock and ensure that justice is served?

• Because she wants to impress Bassanio.

• Because she believes in the power of mercy.

• Because she wants to protect Antonio and uphold the law.

• Because she wants to prove her intelligence and wit.

What does Shylock compare the pound of flesh to?

• The Christians in Venice who refuse to set their slaves free.

• The consequences of our actions.

• The complexities of human nature.

• The fate of Antonio hanging in the balance.

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What does Antonio plead with the Duke to do?

• Reduce the penalty for Shylock

• Punish Shylock for plotting the death of a Venetian

• Execute Shylock and take his estate

• Free him from the bond

Who does Bassanio send after Portia with the ring?

• Antonio

• Gratiano

• The Duke

• Shylock