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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Lorenzo scold Launcelot for while Portia is away from her house?
2. How much money did Jessica spend in one night?
3. What is Nerissa disguised as while she is in Venice with Portia?
4. What does Nerissa plan to get from her husband before returning home with Portia?
5. What does Portia give Bassanio as a token of her love?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Launcelot so worried about Jessica, and what does he think her only hope is?
2. What does Portia do when she finds out Bassanio gave his ring away, and how does Bassanio react to this?
3. What announcement does Gratiano make after Bassanio chooses the correct casket?
4. What does Shylock hope will happen before Antonio is made to pay his pound of flesh?
5. Who is Shylock forced to deed his property to, and why is Portia so happy about this?
6. What is found in the silver casket and how does the Prince respond to this?
7. Why is Antonio so certain that the Duke will uphold the contract between him and Shylock?
8. What does Shylock refuse to allow in the courtroom as Antonio gives his pound of flesh, and why?
9. How does a servant describe the young Venetian suitor who arrives to woo Portia?
10. What does Lorenzo praise Portia for after Bassanio leaves for Venice and how does Portia respond?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Betrayal is a theme introduced near the very beginning of this play. How does this constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot and which characters are most affected by it?
Essay Topic 2
Love is a theme that is displayed by a few different relationships. Choose two of these relationships and compare and contrast these relationships with each other.
Essay Topic 3
Security and safety were two themes that are touched on a number of times throughout the course of this play. What are some of these instances, and how do they affect the characters in these scenes?
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