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Listen and Discover Listening Skills

Listen to the story of The Merchant of Venice and rearrange these sentences in the correct order
based on the events in the chapter.

1. Bassanio was eager to go to Belmont to woo Portia.
2. Antonio agreed to the bond with Shylock, despite the risky condition.

3. Portia set a challenge for her suitors involving three caskets.
4. Shylock demanded a pound of Antonio’s flesh as per their bond.

5. Antonio’s ships were reported lost, and he faced financial ruin.

6. Portia, disguised as a lawyer, intervened in the court to save Antonio.
7. Bassanio chose the lead casket and won Portia’s hand in marriage.

Writing Workshop Creative Skills

‘‘Was it justified for Antonio to risk his life by agreeing to Shylock’s bond in order to help
Bassanio?’’ Write a debate essay presenting arguments for or against Antonio's decision to agree

to the bond.

Building Better Me Self-awareness

How can you handle conflicts and disagreements effectively, inspired by the interactions between
Antonio and Shylock, to achieve a fair resolution?

Go Beyond Creativity

Paste the pictures of some famous landmarks in Venice.

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