Love and Wealth (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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What two themes are described as interwoven in The Merchant of Venice?
What two themes are described as interwoven in The Merchant of Venice?
Love and wealth
What motivates Antonio to secure a loan for Bassanio in Act 1, Scene 1?
What motivates Antonio to secure a loan for Bassanio in Act 1, Scene 1?
Deep friendship and love
What does Antonio's decision to help Bassanio jeopardise?
What does Antonio's decision to help Bassanio jeopardise?
His own financial stability
Which casket does the Prince of Arragon select in Act 2, Scene 9?
Which casket does the Prince of Arragon select in Act 2, Scene 9?
The silver casket
What does Arragon's choice of the silver casket reflect?
What does Arragon's choice of the silver casket reflect?
Materialistic outlook & superficial love
Which casket does Bassanio choose in Act 3, Scene 2?
Which casket does Bassanio choose in Act 3, Scene 2?
The lead casket
What does the lead casket symbolise in the play?
What does the lead casket symbolise in the play?
Valuing love above material wealth
Which prince's failure is associated with 'All that glisters is not gold'?
Which prince's failure is associated with 'All that glisters is not gold'?
Prince of Morocco
What does Bassanio's quote about 'outward shows' highlight?
What does Bassanio's quote about 'outward shows' highlight?
Deceptive nature of appearances
What does Bassanio's casket decision validate about his feelings?
What does Bassanio's casket decision validate about his feelings?
His sincere love for Portia
What does Portia desire in a suitor?
What does Portia desire in a suitor?
Someone who values her beyond fortune
What primarily drives Shylock's character?
What primarily drives Shylock's character?
Wealth and vengeance