The Merchant of Venice Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Merchant of Venice Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gratiano say most lovers really love?
(a) Their feelings.
(b) Their lover.
(c) The chase.
(d) Attention.

2. Who of the following is not a merchant in Venice?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Salarino.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Solanio.

3. What does the Moroccan prince beg Portia not to judge him by?
(a) His riches.
(b) His dark skin.
(c) His reputation.
(d) His speech.

4. What is the guest at Belmont doing while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) Courting Portia.
(b) Choosing between the caskets.
(c) Dining and Talking.
(d) Preparing to leave.

5. What is Shylock's daughter most ashamed of?
(a) Her religion.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her looks.
(d) Her low social rank.

6. What reason does the guest at Belmont give for his choice of caskets?
(a) He feels he deserves Portia's hand in marriage.
(b) He knows many men have wooed Portia.
(c) He is willing to risk all to have Portia.
(d) He wants joy more than money.

7. Why does the money lender refuse to complete the loan process in the way Bassanio suggests?
(a) He puts no credence into a handshake.
(b) There will be pork at the table.
(c) He refuses to sign anything until he sees proof of the guarantee.
(d) He hates Antonio.

8. Who does Launcelot want to work for?
(a) Portia.
(b) Shylock.
(c) Bassanio.
(d) Antonio.

9. What do Portia's suitors have to choose from in order to win her hand in marriage?
(a) Crowns.
(b) Purses.
(c) Chests.
(d) Goblets.

10. Who does Shylock's daughter write a letter to before Bassanio leaves Venice?
(a) Portia.
(b) Launcelot.
(c) Bassanio.
(d) Lorenzo.

11. Which of these is NOT a fault Portia saw in some of her past suitors?
(a) Ego.
(b) No humor.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Insensitivity.

12. What does Shylock tell his daughter not to do on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Have visitors.
(b) Attend the ball.
(c) Worry about him.
(d) Look out the window.

13. What is the name of Portia's lady in waiting?
(a) Natalia.
(b) Nelissa.
(c) Nerissa.
(d) Naomi.

14. What is Jessica afraid to do for Lorenzo at the masquerade?
(a) Confront her father.
(b) Announce their marriage.
(c) Be his torchbearer.
(d) Convert to Christianity.

15. What does the Moroccan want Portia to judge him by?
(a) His kind heart.
(b) His actions.
(c) His beauty.
(d) His love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Shylock's daughter sad to see leave?

2. Where does the Moroccan prince first touch land?

3. Where are the rules for Portia's suitors listed?

4. What does Lorenzo say Shylock's only way to Heaven will be?

5. What is Jessica so annoyed about when she arrives at the masquerade?

(see the answer keys)

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