Prejudice (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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Which three types of prejudice are explored in The Merchant of Venice?
Which three types of prejudice are explored in The Merchant of Venice?
Race, religion, and gender
How did Antonio previously mistreat Shylock based on religious prejudice?
How did Antonio previously mistreat Shylock based on religious prejudice?
Spat on him and called him a dog
What harsh bond does Shylock propose in Act 1, Scene 3?
What harsh bond does Shylock propose in Act 1, Scene 3?
A pound of flesh
Where does Act 1, Scene 3 take place?
Where does Act 1, Scene 3 take place?
A public area in Venice
What does Jessica do to rebel against paternal and societal constraints?
What does Jessica do to rebel against paternal and societal constraints?
Elopes and converts to Christianity
How does Portia participate in the trial scene in Act 4, Scene 1?
How does Portia participate in the trial scene in Act 4, Scene 1?
Disguised as a male lawyer
What happens to Shylock at the end of the trial?
What happens to Shylock at the end of the trial?
He is forced to convert to Christianity
Who speaks the line 'You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog'?
Who speaks the line 'You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog'?
Shylock
What does Jessica's quote about night and shame reflect?
What does Jessica's quote about night and shame reflect?
Her internal conflict about disguise
How is Shylock characterized in terms of prejudice?
How is Shylock characterized in terms of prejudice?
Both victim and perpetrator of hate
What does Antonio's character demonstrate about prejudice?
What does Antonio's character demonstrate about prejudice?
Morally upright aren't immune to bias
Which historical context does the theme of prejudice reflect?
Which historical context does the theme of prejudice reflect?
Elizabethan England