The Merchant of Venice | Act III, Scenes 1-5: Questions and Answers
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1. Why, since it won’t result in any financial gain, does Shylock insist on the terms of his bond with Antonio?
2. What news does Tubal bring Shylock?
3. Why does Portia want Bassanio to wait before facing the challenge of the three caskets?
4. Why does Bassanio select the lead casket?
5. What does the lead casket contain?
6. What does Portia claim will occur if Bassanio gives up the ring she gives him?
7. What does Gratiano reveal after Bassanio solves the riddle of the three caskets?
8. Why does Portia allow Bassanio to leave before...
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