Question

This scene shows the decision of Shylock to extract the penalty from Antonio according to the bond.
The place of conversation between Shylock and Antonio is _____.

[1 mark]

• A. Inside a courtroom
• B. Inside a banquet hall
• C. Outside the courtroom
• D. Outside the jail

Answer 1

The correct option is D Outside the jail

The place of conversation between Shylock and Antonio is outside the jail in the 3rd scene of Act 3 of this Shakespearean drama. Shylock had sent Antonio to jail because of his failure to repay the loans. The jailor had allowed Antonio to persuade Shylock to withdraw his case and permitted him to come outside the jail.