A Midsummer Night's Dream 4.1.55 Word Nerd: Orient Pearls

The transcript discusses Oberon's comparison of dew drops to Orient pearls, explaining how pearls form inside oysters. It highlights the historical significance of pearls, noting Julius Caesar's interest in British pearls and the high value of Orient pearls in Shakespeare's time. The transcript concludes with a mention of Queen Elizabeth's opulent use of Orient pearls in her attire.

What does Oberon compare the dew drops on the flowers to?

• Sunlight and rubies

• Snowflakes and sapphires

• Tears and Orient pearls

• Raindrops and diamonds

How is a pearl formed inside an oyster?

• By the oyster swallowing a fish

• By a grain of sand entering the oyster

• By the oyster being exposed to sunlight

• By the oyster being in freshwater

Why did Julius Caesar invade Britain according to the transcript?

• To spread Roman culture

• To obtain pearls

• To find gold

• To conquer new lands

Where were the best pearls imported from during Shakespeare's time?

• China

• India

• Greece

• Egypt

What evidence is provided for the high value of pearls in Shakespeare's England?

• Their use in royal crowns

• Their presence in Queen Elizabeth's attire

• Their mention in Shakespeare's plays

• Their depiction in famous paintings