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 in Act 1, Scene 3?
How did Antonio previously mistreat Shylock in Act 1, Scene 3?
Spat on him & called him a dog
What is Shylock's profession in the play?
What is Shylock's profession in the play?
A Jewish moneylender
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
What type of prejudice does Shylock's treatment of Jessica reflect?
What type of prejudice does Shylock's treatment of Jessica reflect?
Cultural prejudices about women's roles
What does Jessica do in Act 2 to rebel against constraints?
What does Jessica do in Act 2 to rebel against constraints?
Elopes & converts to Christianity
How does Portia participate in the trial in Act 4, Scene 1?
How does Portia participate in the trial 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
How is Shylock portrayed in terms of prejudice?
How is Shylock portrayed in terms of prejudice?
Victim & perpetrator of hate
What does Antonio's character illustrate about prejudice?
What does Antonio's character illustrate about prejudice?
The morally upright aren't immune to bias
Who says 'You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog, And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine'?
Who says 'You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog, And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine'?
Shylock
Which historical period does the theme of prejudice in the play reflect?
Which historical period does the theme of prejudice in the play reflect?
Elizabethan England