| ANTONIOBOUND | in 1.3, Bassanio and Shylock are in the midst of negotiating a deal. Shylock wants "Three thousand for three months, and ___ ___." What else does Shylock want? |
| POUNDOFFLESH | In 1.3, Shylock wants a guarantee from Antonio other than just recouping his money. He wants part of his body. Which part? |
| THEMERCHANTOFVENICE | Play by William Shakespeare featuring the characters Shylock, Portia, Bassanio and Antonio |
| ACE | ___ of Base, Swedish pop group known for their 1992 hit "All That She Wants" (3) |
| COLCHIS | In Greek mythology, it was the home of Medea and the destination of the Argonauts, a place of great wealth. In The Merchant of Venice (act 1, scene 1), Bassanio says, "Hang on her temples like a golde |
| TUBAL | In 1.3, Shylock says he will get the money he needs. "I cannot instantly raise up the gross Of full three thousand ducats." Who is Shylock going to ask to secure the rest of the money he needs to mak |
| DUCAT | Gold coin, three thousand of which are loaned to Bassanio in The Merchant of Venice |
| LAUNCELOTGOBBO | Servant of Shylock and later of Bassanio in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice (1596- 8) |
| AUCTION | Where you are in the midst of the action - especially if you raise your hand! (7) |
| TWENTYTIMES | In 3.2, Bassanio receives a letter. Antonio's ships have gone down, which means he must adhere to Shylock's bond. Portia comes to the rescue and tells Bassanio, "You shall have gold to pay the debt __ |
| AIRTRAVEL | Those making connections at YYC or Yul, etc. are in the midst of it: 2 wds. |
| ANTONIO | Title character and friend of Bassanio in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice (159697) |
| DINNERJACKETDIPLOMACY | N. Slang the art of negotiating and eating at the same time |
| NEAREST | Most within range are in the midst of retreat (7) |
| TILDASWINTON | Oscar-winning English actress who starred in the 2022 fantasy Three Thousand Years of Longing |
| CHRISTIAN | In 1.3, Shylock (in an aside) observes of Antonio: "How like a fawning publican he looks. I hate him for he is a ___." |
| PAINOFLIFE | In 1.3, the King pronounces something similar to the Duke of Norfolk. "The hopeless word of 'never to return' breathe I against thee, upon ___ ___ ___." |
| HISWARDER | In 1.3, at the contest before Richard II, both contestants are introduced and allowed to voice their reasons and accusations for fighting their opponent. The contest begins. King Richard throws down w |
| KING | In 1.3, Macbeth and another general encounter the three witches. The third witch says, "All hail, Macbeth! Thou shalt be ___ hereafter!" |
| SAINTLAMBERT | What is the name of the day when the contest in 1.3 will be held? |
