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The Merchant of Venice

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  • What does Jessica suggest to her lover in a letter that they do?
    That they run away together
  • Why does Launcelot's father not recognize him?
    His father is blind
  • Who is Jessica secretly in love with?
    Lorenzo
  • What does Launcelot say to his father to play a trick on him?
    He tells him his son Launcelot is dead
  • True or False: Jessica wants to become a Christian.
    True
  • What two voices does Launcelot hear in his head?
    His conscience and "a little devil"
  • Why does Launcelot want to leave his master Shylock?
    Because Shylock does not treat him well
  • What did Morocco have to swear before choosing one of Portia's chests?
    That if he chooses wrong he will never marry another woman
  • Who is Jessica's father?
    Shylock
  • Why is Jessica sad that Launcelot is leaving Shylock's house?
    Because he made everything a little less dull
  • Who does Launcelot want to work for instead of Shylock?
    Bassiano
  • Why doesn't Bassiano want Gratiano to come with him to see Portia?
    Because Gratiano has a wild behavior and he may lose his hopes of winning Portia