the Merchant of Venice Act 2 scene 7 to 9

Act Two, Scene Seven

1. Which casket does the Prince of Morocco think is worthy to contain Portia’s portrait? gold.
2. Complete this quote ‘Is’t like that lead contains her; ‘Twere damnation to think so base a thought’ (Black Pg. 79, Blue Pg.54)
3. Portia’s father uses the casket test to find her the most suitable husband. Do you think his test is working? yes so far no one has been picked and Portia does not want to marry anyone but bassanio.

Act Two, Scene Eight

1. What two disasters have happened to Shylock? 1 his daughter ran away 2 she took a lot of his jewels and money.
2. Complete this quote that tells where Shylock think Lorenzo & Jessica have gone? ‘The villain jew with outcrises rais'd the duke, who went with him to search bassanios ship’ (Black Pg. 81, Blue Pg.55)
3. How did Bassanio and Antonio leave Venice? boat
4. ‘In the narrow seas that part the French and English, there miscarried a vessel of our country richly fraught’ (Black P. 83, Blue P.56) What is the first suggestion of trouble for Antonio? that antonios boat with all his money.

Act Two, Scene Nine

1. What is the purpose of the rhymes in the caskets? to say you picked the wrong one now you will never marry
2. Why does the Prince of Arragon discard the golden casket? because he wants sliver. he wants what he deserve.
3. Complete this quote from the golden casket  ‘He who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire’ (Black Pg. 87, Blue Pg.58)

Finish this quote that shows us Portia’s reaction to Bassanio’s arrival ‘Come, come, Nerissa; for I long to see quick cupids post that comes so mannerly’ (Black Pg. 91, Blue Pg.61)

Act Two: Create Tasks:

• Vocabulary Find the meanings of the following words: Incision: surgical cut made in skin or flesh.
• Renowned: known or talked about by many people; famous.

• Casket:a small ornamental box or chest for holding jewels, letters, or other valued objects. Fiend: a very wicked or cruel person.

• Impertinent: not showing proper respect; rude.
• Tedious: too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
• Prodigal: spending money or using resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.
• Garnish: decorate or embellish (something, especially food).