The Dead Fathers Riddles

Act Two, Scene Nine

1. What is the purpose of the rhymes in the caskets?

To mock the suitors choice.

2. Why does the Prince of Aragon discard the golden casket? What does his interpretation of the inscription tell us about his character?
He thinks that many people will think that we portrait is in the gold because her picture deserves to be in there. He thought that most people would choose the gold.

3.What is Portia’s reaction to Bassanio’s arrival?

She does not know for sure that it is Bassanio. But she is curious.

Act Three, Scene One

1. Why does Shylock assume Solanio and Salerio know of Jessica’s flight?

2. What is the second suggestion of misfortune for Antonio- find a quote.

3. Who has been looking for Lorenzo and Jessica, how do we know?

4. Where do Shylock and Tubal arrange to meet and with what purpose?