M Of V Test

Question 1

Love vs self interest (Antonio and Bassanio)

Answer 1

Antonio puts money over friendship

Bassanio asks money to get Portia, not because he cares for Antonio

Question 2

Mercy

Answer 2

Portia gets mercy for Shylock by persuading the Duke to pardon him
Antonio shows mercy towards Shylock by not taking all his money

Question 3

Prejudice

Answer 3

Jews vs Christians
Ghettos, wear red caps
Launcelot make jokes about Jews, leaves Shylock and sides with Jessica

Question 4

Three caskets

Answer 4

Cultural and legal system of Venice
Lead represents giving and risking everything he has
Appearances are often deceiving
Faith and charity

Question 5

Pound of flesh

Answer 5

1. Bassanio’s debt is to be paid by Antonio’s flesh is binding making them almost like one
2. Losing Shylock’s flesh and blood, Jessica make him more determined to take more of Antonio’s
3. Represents Shylock’s rigid, inflexible personality and vengeance

Question 6

Leah’s ring

Answer 6

Shylock’s humanity, his ability to love and his ability to grieve. Shows us that he is capable of feeling something more than anger

Question 7

Bassanio’s ring

Answer 7

Loyalty and love