Quote Bank (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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What does Antonio's opening line reveal about his character?
What does Antonio's opening line reveal about his character?
He has a mysterious melancholy
What does Antonio offer to 'unlock' for Bassanio?
What does Antonio offer to 'unlock' for Bassanio?
His purse, person, and extremest means
What does Antonio warn about in 'The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose'?
What does Antonio warn about in 'The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose'?
Religious texts can be manipulated
What does Bassanio's plea 'You shall not seal to such a bond' show?
What does Bassanio's plea 'You shall not seal to such a bond' show?
Genuine care for Antonio's welfare
What does Shylock's question 'If you prick us, do we not bleed?' challenge?
What does Shylock's question 'If you prick us, do we not bleed?' challenge?
Anti-Semitic attitudes
What conflict does 'O, my ducats! O, my daughter!' reveal in Shylock?
What conflict does 'O, my ducats! O, my daughter!' reveal in Shylock?
Love of money vs. love for Jessica
Why does Jessica call her father's house 'hell'?
Why does Jessica call her father's house 'hell'?
She's unhappy under strict control
What does Jessica's quote about not being merry with music suggest?
What does Jessica's quote about not being merry with music suggest?
Emotional conflict or possible regret
What theme does Prince of Morocco address with 'Mislike me not for my complexion'?
What theme does Prince of Morocco address with 'Mislike me not for my complexion'?
Racial prejudice
What does 'All that glisters is not gold' warn against?
What does 'All that glisters is not gold' warn against?
Judging by appearances
What does Portia's 'One half of me is yours, the other half yours' express?
What does Portia's 'One half of me is yours, the other half yours' express?
Complete devotion to Bassanio
What does 'The quality of mercy is not strained' argue?
What does 'The quality of mercy is not strained' argue?
Mercy is superior to strict justice
What does Portia's 'Tarry a little' command mark in the trial?
What does Portia's 'Tarry a little' command mark in the trial?
The crucial turning point
What does Portia's candle metaphor symbolise?
What does Portia's candle metaphor symbolise?
Goodness illuminating dark situations
Who does Gratiano compare Portia to with 'A Daniel come to judgment!'?
Who does Gratiano compare Portia to with 'A Daniel come to judgment!'?
The wise judge Daniel from the Bible