| What news do the messenger and Launcelot bring? | That his mistress is still at the monastery praying with her maid. He says his master will be there in the morning |
| What do Portia and Nerissa hear, upon their return home? | Music |
| What order does Portia have Nerissa give the servants? | Not to mention that they were gone. |
| Why do Nerissa and Gratiano start quarreling? | about the ring |
| How do Gratiano and Bassanio explain the loss of their rings? | He gave it to the judge’s clerk because he wanted it as a fee and that they had gone through so much trouble to help Antonio, they couldn’t say no |
| How do the two men get their rings back? | Portia and Nerissa give them to them |
| What additional good news does Portia have for Antonio? | That all his ships have landed safely with all of the riches on them |
| What is the :manna” that Portia gives to Lorenzo and Jessica? | That when Shylock dies that will inherit everything he owns |
| What does Lorenzo think of people who don’t like music? | They deserve cruelties |
| What does Portia believe makes the music she and Nerissa hear more beautiful? | the night |
| Why does Nerissa chastise her husband, Gratiano, who has given away her ring? | for breaking his promise |
| What does Antonio offer as bond against any future infidelity by Gratiano or Bassanio? | his soul |
| What fortuitous event happens to Antonio at the end of the play? | His ships come in |
Merchant of Venice Act V
July 9, 2019