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Scene 1: Bassanio confides to Antonio that he wants to marry Portia but he does not have the money
to equal Portias other suitors. Antonio is ready to help at any cost, so
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Act II
Scene _____: Salarino hears about a shipwreck and hopes it is
not one of Antonios ships. (lines _____)
Scenes 1 and 7:
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Exercise 2: In line 165, Shylock instructs Antonio to go to the notary (solicitor) and prepare the
bond (contract) which Antonio must sign.
Imagine you are the notary. What are the questions you need to ask Antonio?
Write out the contract, making sure you have all the details just as Antonio and Shylock agreed.
What can you infer about Antonios and Shylocks character from this agreement?