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   Why did Bassanio need the money? Why was Antonio incapable of lending it?

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   Bassanio needed the money because he wanted to marry Portia,...

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   What was the reason Shylock despised Antonio?

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   Shylock was a rich and shrewd money-lender. He hated Antonio...

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   What bond did Shylock get Antonio to sign? Why was Antonio taken to court?

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   Shylock made a clever proposal. He was ready to lend money, ...

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   Why was Shylock angry with his daughter?

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   How did Bassaio succeed in making the correct choice of the casket?

6. 6.

   What was Portia's plan?