Character Relationships (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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What themes do character relationships help explore in the play?
What themes do character relationships help explore in the play?
Love, loyalty, revenge, justice, prejudice
What does Antonio mean when he says his 'purse, person, extremest means' are unlocked for Bassanio?
What does Antonio mean when he says his 'purse, person, extremest means' are unlocked for Bassanio?
He'll give everything to help his friend
Why does Antonio borrow money from Shylock?
Why does Antonio borrow money from Shylock?
To help Bassanio court Portia
What constraint does Portia's father's will place on her marriage?
What constraint does Portia's father's will place on her marriage?
Suitors must correctly choose from 3 caskets
What partly motivates Bassanio to pursue Portia initially?
What partly motivates Bassanio to pursue Portia initially?
Her fortune and wealth
How does Jessica betray her father Shylock?
How does Jessica betray her father Shylock?
Runs away, converts, steals his wealth
What effect does Jessica's betrayal have on Shylock?
What effect does Jessica's betrayal have on Shylock?
Intensifies his desire for revenge
What opposing worldviews do Shylock and Antonio represent?
What opposing worldviews do Shylock and Antonio represent?
Jewish moneylender vs Christian merchant
What must Antonio forfeit if he cannot repay Shylock's loan?
What must Antonio forfeit if he cannot repay Shylock's loan?
A pound of his flesh
What does Shylock's question 'If you prick us, do we not bleed?' argue?
What does Shylock's question 'If you prick us, do we not bleed?' argue?
His common humanity with Christians
How do Portia and Nerissa take action to save Antonio?
How do Portia and Nerissa take action to save Antonio?
Disguise themselves as lawyer and clerk
What does the friendship between Portia and Nerissa demonstrate?
What does the friendship between Portia and Nerissa demonstrate?
Female solidarity and intelligence
What does the play suggest causes many of society's problems?
What does the play suggest causes many of society's problems?
Inability to see past surface differences