Act 4

Question 1

1. Courtroom

Answer 1

• In a courtroom in Venice, Shylock insists on receiving his promised pound of flesh

Question 1

2. Duke’s consultation

Answer 1

• During a court session, the Duke consults with a lawyer named “Balthazar” who is actually Portia in disguise, for legal guidance

Question 2

3. Pleads

Answer 2

• Portia pleads with Shylock to show kindness and compassion to Antonio

Question 3

4. Offer

Answer 3

• Bassanio suggests using the money his wife (Jessica) possesses to pay the outstanding debt, which surpasses the required amount, but Shylock declines the offer

Question 4

5. Only flesh

Answer 4

• Balthazar’s explanation that the bond involved only flesh and not blood prevents Antonio’s death

Question 5

6. Bond

Answer 5

• Shylock is unable to obtain the pound of flesh he desired

Question 6

7. Penalty

Answer 6

• As a consequence of endangering the life of a citizen of Venice, Shylock is required to surrender his assets

Question 7

8. Trust

Answer 7

• Antonio declines his portion of compensation and instead requests that it be placed in a trust for Lorenzo and Jessica

Question 8

9. Convert

Answer 8

• Additionally, Antonio insists that Shylock convert to Christianity

Question 9

10. Leaves

Answer 9

• After being broken into submission, Shylock departs from the court

Question 10

11. Payment

Answer 10

• Bassanio and Gratiano express their gratitude towards the lawyers, who request their rings as payment for their legal services

Question 11

12. Submission

Answer 11

• Bassanio and Gratiano initially decline the request to hand over their rings
• comply when Antonio intervenes