1. How did Shylock react when he found his daughter and his money gone? 2. What happened when the Duke and Shylock went to search Bassanio’s ship? 3. What rumour did they hear about the whereabouts of Jessica? 4. What does Solanio mean when he says:
Let good Antonio look he keep his day, Or he shall pay for this. (lines 25–26)
5. What news did Salerio hear from a Frenchman about a ship? What is his fear regarding this news?
6. What did Antonio say to Bassanio as he was about to set sail?
B. ORAL LANGUAGE Drama Script Pair Activity
Prepare a short script to dramatise the scene described by Solanio when Shylock finds out that his daughter and money are missing.
Write out your script and perform it aloud in pairs. Use the detail from this scene to help you, but you can add in your own ideas too.
C. REFLECTING P
Character File Turn to the Character File section of your portfolio to record your impressions of (a) Antonio (page 81) and (b) Shylock (page 102) based on this scene. Use quotes where possible.