Quote Bank (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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Which quote reveals Antonio's unexplained sadness at the play's opening?
Which quote reveals Antonio's unexplained sadness at the play's opening?
"In sooth, I know not why I am so sad"
What does 'unlocked' suggest in Antonio's quote about helping Bassanio?
What does 'unlocked' suggest in Antonio's quote about helping Bassanio?
Complete trust and generosity
Antonio's quote 'The devil can cite Scripture' introduces which theme?
Antonio's quote 'The devil can cite Scripture' introduces which theme?
Religious texts can be manipulated
What does Shylock's quote 'If you prick us, do we not bleed?' challenge?
What does Shylock's quote 'If you prick us, do we not bleed?' challenge?
Anti-Semitic attitudes in Venice
What internal conflict does 'O, my ducats! O, my daughter!' reveal in Shylock?
What internal conflict does 'O, my ducats! O, my daughter!' reveal in Shylock?
Love of money vs love of Jessica
Why does Jessica call her father's house 'hell'?
Why does Jessica call her father's house 'hell'?
She feels trapped under strict control
What does Jessica's quote 'I am never merry when I hear sweet music' suggest?
What does Jessica's quote 'I am never merry when I hear sweet music' suggest?
Guilt or sadness about her choices
What theme does the Prince of Morocco's 'Mislike me not for my complexion' address?
What theme does the Prince of Morocco's 'Mislike me not for my complexion' address?
Racial prejudice directly
'All that glisters is not gold' warns against judging by what?
'All that glisters is not gold' warns against judging by what?
Appearances
What does Portia express by saying 'One half of me is yours, the other half yours'?
What does Portia express by saying 'One half of me is yours, the other half yours'?
Complete devotion to Bassanio
Portia's speech 'The quality of mercy is not strained' establishes her as what?
Portia's speech 'The quality of mercy is not strained' establishes her as what?
The play's moral authority
What does 'Tarry a little--there is something else' mark in the trial scene?
What does 'Tarry a little--there is something else' mark in the trial scene?
The crucial turning point
Who does Gratiano compare Portia to with 'A Daniel come to judgment!'?
Who does Gratiano compare Portia to with 'A Daniel come to judgment!'?
A wise judge from the Old Testament