Act 5 Quotes

Question 1

God’s my judge,
The clerk will ne’er wear hair on’s face that had it.

Answer 1

Nerissa to Gratiano (dramatic irony)

Question 2

I gave you a ring and made him swear
Never to lary with it; and here he stands;
I dare to be sworn for him he would not leave it
Nor pluck it from his finger, for the wealth
That the world masters.

Answer 2

Portia to Bassanio

Question 3

I have the ring…. (x3)
the ring (x1)

Answer 3

Bassanio to Portia (Epistrophe - the repetition of a word or phrase at the end of a clause or sentence)

Question 4

enforced

Answer 4

Bassanio to Portia

Question 5

I dare to be bound again,
My would upon the forfeit, that your lord
Will never more break faith advisedly.

Answer 5

Antonio to Portia

Question 6

cuckolds

Answer 6

Gratiano to Portia and Nerissa

Question 7

But were the day come, I should wish it dark,
That I we’re couching with the doctor’s clerk.
Well, while I live I’ll fear no other thing
So sore as keeping safe Nerissa’s ring.

Answer 7

Gratiano to Nerissa