Shylock (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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What is Shylock's profession in Venice?
What is Shylock's profession in Venice?
Jewish moneylender
Which themes is Shylock central to in the play?
Which themes is Shylock central to in the play?
Justice, mercy, and revenge
How is Shylock's relationship with Antonio described?
How is Shylock's relationship with Antonio described?
Deep hostility
What does Shylock demand as collateral for the loan?
What does Shylock demand as collateral for the loan?
A pound of Antonio's flesh
Who does Jessica elope with?
Who does Jessica elope with?
Lorenzo
What does 'My daughter! O my ducats! O my daughter!' show about Shylock?
What does 'My daughter! O my ducats! O my daughter!' show about Shylock?
He's upset about both daughter and money
What does Shylock refuse in the courtroom scene?
What does Shylock refuse in the courtroom scene?
To show mercy despite payment offers
How does Portia trap Shylock in court?
How does Portia trap Shylock in court?
She says he can't take blood with flesh
What two punishments is Shylock forced to accept?
What two punishments is Shylock forced to accept?
Convert to Christianity & give up wealth
What does 'If you prick us, do we not bleed?' argue for?
What does 'If you prick us, do we not bleed?' argue for?
The humanity of Jews
What fuels Shylock's anger and desire for revenge?
What fuels Shylock's anger and desire for revenge?
Constant prejudice and exclusion
What does Shakespeare explore through Shylock's character?
What does Shakespeare explore through Shylock's character?
Consequences of revenge & justice vs mercy