Question

Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow :

Antonio : So please my lord the duke and all the court

To quit the fine for one half of his goods,

I am content; so he will let me have

The other half in use, to render it,

Upon his death, unto the gentleman

That lately stole his daughter :

QUESTION:
1. Why is Antonio in the court?

2. Who is the highest authority of the court ?

3. What was the danger Antonio was in when he came to the court?

4. What were the other two conditions given by Antonio that Shylock would have to comply with, in order

to be saved?

5. Who is the gentleman who stole Shylock’s daughter?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1) to find the finehalf of his goods

2) judge

3) her daughter was stolen

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