5. What does Antonio gain from giving the loan to Bassanio?

Antonia being a true and loyal friend of Bassanio, advise Bassanio to take money from any money lender on Antonio's Name to impress Portia. As Antonio's ship were out at sea, the ships lost and Antonio could not pay money back to Shylock and according to the bond Shylock would be taking flesh from his body.

mount st. helens in washington erupts, causing a massive avalanche and killing 57 people on this day in 1980. ash from the volcanic eruption fell as far away as minnesota. seismic activity at mount st. helens, which is 96 miles south of seattle, began on march 16.