Act 2 Scene 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 .The Merchant Of Venice.

Why does Launcelot want to leave shylock? Give evidence from the text to support your thinking?

Because Shylock and Launcelot don't get along. Quote: Certainly the Jew is the very devil himself.

Why is Bassanio worried about taking Gratiano with him to Belmont?

Because Gratiano will get drunk and he will embarrass Bassanio.

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3. Launcelot and his father are very anxious to find Launcelot a new job. They both want to impress Bassanio. This leads to frequent interruptions.

      b. contradictions

      c. misuse of words to impress.

      Find examples of each of these in the text.

Quote: The old proverb is very well partnered between my master Shylock and you sir: you have the grace god and he hath not.

Act Two, Scene Three

1. What does Jessica think of her life at home? Give evidence from the text to support your thinking.

Boring.

Quote: I am sorry thou wilt leave my father so.Our house is hell, and thou, a merry devil, Didst rob it of some taste of tediousness.

1. Which of Bassanio’s friends is Jessica planning to marry?

Launcelot.

Act Two, Scene Four

3. How does Jessica get a message to her lover?

Through Lorenzo.

3. How will she be disguised for the elopement?

As a man.

Act Two, Scene Five

5. Why is Shylock uneasy about going out for the evening? Give evidence from the text to support your thinking.

Because he is unsure of Jessica because she might run away.

Quote: I am bid forth to supper, Jessica.

There are my keys.—But wherefore should I go?

I am not bid for love. They flatter me.