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The Merchant of Venice
Answers Act 4
1. Why is the Duke sorry for Antonio?
Antonio
may lose his life.
2. What has the Duke been trying to do for
Antonio?
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3. Why does the Duke think Shylock is so cruel?
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4. Why does Shylock insist on having the flesh?
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5. With what does Shylock threaten the Duke if
his bond is not honoured?
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6. Why is it useless to argue with the Jew,
according to Antonio?
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7. Why does Shylock think he is right when he
insists on having the flesh rather than the money?
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8. Who is the Duke waiting for before he gives
sentence?
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9. How does Gratiano react when he sees Shylock
sharpening his knife?
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10. Why is Shylock not bothered by Gratiano’s
tirade?
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11. Who is the young lawyer that arrives at the
court?
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12. Why must Shylock show Antonio some mercy,
according to Portia?
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13. Why does Shylock call Portia a second Daniel?
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14. How many chances does Portia give Shylock to
take the money?
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15 . Why doesn’t Shylock want a doctor present
when he cuts Antonio?
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16. Why must Shylock wait before he cuts the
flesh?
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17. What will Bassanio sacrifice to save Antonio’s
life?
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18. Why does Gratiano wish his wife is dead?
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19. Why does Shylock decide to take the money?
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20. Why won’t Portia give him the money?
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21. Why does Portia insist that Shylock may only
have the flesh?
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22. Why can’t Shylock leave without taking the
flesh or the money?
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23. How does the Duke show his character differs
from Shylock’s?
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24. How does Antonio react to the turn of events?
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25. Why does Bassanio refuse to give his ring to
Portia?
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26. Why does Bassanio give his ring to Portia in
the end?
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27. What is Nerissa going to try and get from her
husband?
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