Justice vs. Mercy (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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What is the central theme explored in The Merchant of Venice according to the revision note?
What is the central theme explored in The Merchant of Venice according to the revision note?
Justice versus Mercy
How many ducats does Bassanio negotiate to borrow from Shylock in Act 1, Scene 3?
How many ducats does Bassanio negotiate to borrow from Shylock in Act 1, Scene 3?
3000 ducats
What must Antonio forfeit to Shylock if he fails to repay the loan?
What must Antonio forfeit to Shylock if he fails to repay the loan?
A pound of his flesh
Who stands as guarantor for Bassanio's loan from Shylock?
Who stands as guarantor for Bassanio's loan from Shylock?
Antonio
How does Portia appear in the trial scene in Act 4, Scene 1?
How does Portia appear in the trial scene in Act 4, Scene 1?
Disguised as a male lawyer
According to Portia, mercy is 'twice blest' because it blesses whom?
According to Portia, mercy is 'twice blest' because it blesses whom?
Him that gives and him that takes
What legal condition does Portia impose that saves Antonio from Shylock's bond?
What legal condition does Portia impose that saves Antonio from Shylock's bond?
Shylock can take flesh but no blood
Who speaks the famous line about the 'quality of mercy' in Act 4, Scene 1?
Who speaks the famous line about the 'quality of mercy' in Act 4, Scene 1?
Portia
What does Shylock's question 'If you prick us, do we not bleed?' address?
What does Shylock's question 'If you prick us, do we not bleed?' address?
Common humanity between Jews & Christians
Which character represents the harsh application of justice in the play?
Which character represents the harsh application of justice in the play?
Shylock
Which character embodies the ideal balance of justice and mercy?
Which character embodies the ideal balance of justice and mercy?
Portia
According to the play's resolution, what is suggested about mercy?
According to the play's resolution, what is suggested about mercy?
Mercy is morally superior to justice