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WorksheetsThe Merchant of Venice Act 2 Scenes 1 - 3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Identify the theme highlighted by the Prince of Morocco when he says, "Mislike me not for my complexion..."
Theme of blindness
Theme of hate
Theme of disgust
Theme of discrimination
The Prince of Morocco claims to be "near bred." What is he implying here?
He is not lacking in self-confidence as he has grown up close to the sun. Hence, he is splendid like the Sun God.
He is not lacking in self-confidence as he is of royal birth. Hence, his family and social status can win him his heart's desires.
He is not lacking in self-confidence. Even though he has a dark complexion, the shade of his skin colour is near to the fairer skinned. Hence, he will not put Portia to shame if she marries him.
He is not lacking in self-confidence. He has grown up with nearly all the riches his family could accord him. Hence, he is worthy of Portia.
Portia says , "In terms of choice I am not solely led/By nice direction of a maiden's eyes." What is she implying here?
She cannot depend on her sight to pick her husband because she is short-sighted.
She cannot see in a straight line.
An attractive outward appearance is not the only way to her heart.
She does not have control over her eyes.
"...Yourself, renowned Prince, then stood as fair/As any comer I have liked on yet/For my affection." Identify the writer's craft here.
Irony
Metaphor
Simile
Imagery
What are the two impressions you form of Prince Morocco?
Rich
Charming
Courageous
Boastful
Where does Act 2 Scene 2 take place?
Italy
Venice
Belmont
Shylock's house
Why does Shakespeare include "the clown" in parentheses to Launcelot Gobbo's entrance in the play?
To highlight Launcelot Gobbo's dressing as being clown-like.
To highlight Launcelot Gobbo's occupation as a clown.
To highlight the character's purpose of providing humour in the play.
To highlight Launcelot Gobbo's riddle-like speech which can get very confusing.
Why is Launcelot Gobbo's soliloquy about "The Fiend" significant?
Launcelot Gobbo makes a few references to the devil in Act 2 Scene 2. Who is being compared to the devil in his speeches?
(a)
How is humour created when Launcelot Gobbo says, "I will run, fiend; my heels are at your commandment; I will run."
He cannot run very far due to his poor stamina.
His escape is futile as he runs into Old Gobbo.
He does not know where he can run to as Venice is very big.
His legs are unable to move when the fiend has yet to give him instructions.
Launcelot Gobbo also provides humour through his use of malapropisms. What are malapropisms?
(a)
Identify two pairs of malapropisms used by Lancelot Gobbo in Act 2 Scene 2.
(a)
Identify the most likely reason for Launcelot Gobbo's decision to play a prank on his father.
He is mischievous.
It is a test of his father's affection towards him.
He does not love his father.
He thinks his father is of a lower social status than him now.
Why does Launcelot Gobbo change his mind about teasing Old Gobbo?
He got bored.
Old Gobbo is distressed upon hearing of the death of his son
What is the theme being highlighted when Launcelot Gobbo tells his father, "My Master's a very Jew."
Theme of religionism
Theme of prejudice
Theme of hatred
Theme of unkindness
Pick the characteristics which the term "Very Jew" would be associated with. You may select more than answer.
Avaricious
Miserly
Nasty
Poor
Although Shylock thinks that Launcelot is unthrifty and cannot be trusted, he has recommended Launcelot as a servant to Bassanio. What does this reveal about Shylock's nature? You may select more than one answer.
Cunning
Spiteful
Helpful
Vengeful
What impressions do you form of Launcelot? You may select more than one answer.
Malevolent
Playful
Sentimental
Comical
Good-natured
Other than being a humours character in the play, Launcelot also reveals more about Shylock and his household to the audience. Can we trust what he says about Shylock? Explain your answer clearly.
Jessica struggles with an inner conflict. Her conflicting emotions are bore out of... You may select more than one answer.
Launcelot's decision to leave Shylock's employment.
Her sense of filial piety to her father.
Her shame of being Shylock's daughter.
Her love for Lorenzo.
