Justice vs. Mercy (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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How many ducats does Bassanio negotiate to borrow from Shylock in Act 1, Scene 3?
How many ducats does Bassanio negotiate to borrow from Shylock in Act 1, Scene 3?
3000 ducats
What must Antonio forfeit if he fails to repay the loan?
What must Antonio forfeit if he fails to repay the loan?
A pound of his flesh
What role does Antonio play in Bassanio's loan agreement?
What role does Antonio play in Bassanio's loan agreement?
Guarantor
How does Portia appear in the trial scene in Act 4, Scene 1?
How does Portia appear in the trial scene in Act 4, Scene 1?
Disguised as a male lawyer
What condition does Portia add to Shylock's claim for a pound of flesh?
What condition does Portia add to Shylock's claim for a pound of flesh?
He cannot spill any blood
Why does Antonio default on the loan?
Why does Antonio default on the loan?
His ships were lost
What does Shylock initially represent in the play?
What does Shylock initially represent in the play?
Harsh application of justice
What does Portia embody regarding the theme?
What does Portia embody regarding the theme?
Ideal balance of justice & mercy
According to Portia, mercy 'blesseth him that gives and him that' what?
According to Portia, mercy 'blesseth him that gives and him that' what?
Takes
Who asks 'If you prick us, do we not bleed?'
Who asks 'If you prick us, do we not bleed?'
Shylock
What does the play's resolution suggest about mercy?
What does the play's resolution suggest about mercy?
It is morally superior