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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Shylock's daughter ask to deliver the letter she writes just before Bassanio leaves Venice?
(a) Lorenzo.
(b) Bassanio.
(c) Launcelot.
(d) Gobbo.

2. Who does Launcelot tell Jessica is coming the night of the masquerade?
(a) A Christian.
(b) A masked man.
(c) A Jew.
(d) A man in love.

3. What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?
(a) A book.
(b) A staged play.
(c) A dream.
(d) A living legend.

4. What does the inscription on the silver casket say it holds?
(a) A joy beyond all measure.
(b) A risky investment.
(c) What he deserves.
(d) What many men want.

5. Who does Lorenzo love?
(a) Portia.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Jessica.
(d) Josilyn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Portia really not like about the Moroccan Prince?

2. What religion does Shylock's daughter want to follow?

3. Who does Bassiano take out a loan from?

4. Why has Shylock chosen to dine where he is on the night of the masquerade?

5. Where is Bassanio heading to after speaking with Gratiano?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Shylock say it is so brave of Antonio to guarantee a loan for Bassanio at this time?

2. What do the inscriptions on each of the caskets say?

3. Where is Shylock going on the night of the masquerade, and why?

4. What does Launcelot do when he sees his father on the streets?

5. What does Lorenzo plan to do before the masquerade?

6. What has caused the interest rates on loans to go down in Venice?

7. What does Gratiano say about Jessica after speaking with her for a time?

8. How does Shylock react when he hears that Launcelot has chosen to find new employment with Bassanio?

9. What must a suitor do in order to win Portia's hand in marriage?

10. What does Bassanio ask of Antonio when they first meet in this play and how does Antonio respond?

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