Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice. Act 2 scene 7-9

Act Two, Scene Seven

1. Which casket does the Prince of Morocco think is worthy to contain Portia’s portrait. Use evidence of the text to justify your answer.gold
2. How is Portia feeling in A2S7 -at the beginning, -while the Prince is making his choice, at the end. nervous maybe
3. What was Portia's father trying to achieve by the use of the caskets. Does this seem to be working?ti find the most suitable husband and no because its doesn't tell you what they are like

Act Two, Scene Eight

4. What double disaster has struck Shylock?his daughter can away to marry a christian and stole all his money
5. Where did Shylock think Lorenzo & Jessica might be?on a ship
6. How did Bassanio and Antonio part?
7. What is the first suggestion of trouble for Antonio? Find a quote that tells you this.

Act Two, Scene Nine

1. What is the purpose of the rhymes in the caskets?
2. Why does the Prince of Arragon discard the golden caskets. What does his interpretation of the inscription tell us about his character?
3. What is Portia’s reaction to Bassanio’s arrival?

Go to the whole class Character Study and Scene Log and add the information we have learned throughout this Act. 

Remember to  backup your ideas with quotes from the text.

Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice. Act 2 scene 6

Act Two, Scene Six

1. How does Launcelot manage to tell Jessica that Lorenzo will be there that evening?from the note
2. What does Jessica throw down to Lorenzo? a casket
3. Why is Antonio looking for Gratiano? because he wanted to come with them.

Act Two Discussion Questions:

4. In A2S2, Launcelot deceives his father. In A2S6, Jessica deceives hers, What does each of them hope to achieve?
5. In A2S5 Lines 11-18 & 28-39. In both speeches Shylock is speaking to his daughter, Jessica. What is his attitude to her? Give supporting examples from the text. 
6. In A2S5 Lines 11-18 & 28-39. What do Launcelot and the audience know, that Shylock does not? How does this show dramatic irony.

Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice. Act 2 scene 3-5

Act Two, Scene Three

1. What does Jessica think of her life at home? Give evidence from the text to support your thinking. she doesn't like it 'Our house is hell,and thou,a merry devil'
2. Which of Bassanio’s friends is Jessica planning to marry? Lorenzo.

Act Two, Scene Four

1. How does Jessica get a message to her lover?she gives it to Lancelot
2. How will she be disguised for the elopement? she will dress as a Paige

Act Two, Scene Five

1. Why is Shylock uneasy about going out for the evening? Give evidence from the text to support your thinking. he thinks something bad is going to happen

"and they have conspired together" (black pg.56)