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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Portia tell her lady in waiting she is tired of the world?
(a) Her father and friend died.
(b) War and tyranny are frustrating her.
(c) She cannot make her own choices.
(d) She is shackled by her fortune.

2. What does Jessica hope to lose on the night of the masquerade?
(a) A title.
(b) A father.
(c) A religion.
(d) A home.

3. What does Gratiano tell Antonio not to become at the end of the book?
(a) Cordiograll.
(b) Curmudgeonly.
(c) Castronophic.
(d) Choreophonic.

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

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

6. What does Lorenzo say he will be doing on the night of the masquerade?
(a) He hates dances.
(b) He will be running away with Jessica.
(c) He feels that he is falling ill.
(d) He has decided to sail with Bassanio.

7. What convinces Lorenzo to change his plans on the night of the masquerade?
(a) News from Launcelot.
(b) The discussion with his friends.
(c) A letter from Jessica.
(d) An announcement from Bassanio.

8. Where does the Moroccan prince first touch land?
(a) Rome.
(b) Venice.
(c) Belmont.
(d) Sparta.

9. Who wants to dine with Shylock the evening of the Masquerade?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Gratiano.

10. How does Launcelot tell Jessica about who is coming to her house the night of the masquerade?
(a) He yells it to her as he leaves.
(b) He whispers to her.
(c) He gives her a note.
(d) He tells her in code.

11. Where is Bassanio heading to after speaking with Gratiano?
(a) Belmont.
(b) France.
(c) London.
(d) Rome.

12. What new reason does Shylock have to hate Bassanio on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Jessica wants to marry him.
(b) He is not able to repay the loan he took out.
(c) Launcelot is working for him now.
(d) He has been heard saying rude things about Shylock.

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

14. Why does Jessica return to her house before the masquerade?
(a) To change her clothes.
(b) To find some more money.
(c) To leave a note for her father.
(d) To lock it up.

15. What is Shylock worried will happen during the masquerade?
(a) He will forget his Jewish upbringing.
(b) A drunken man will come to hurt Jessica.
(c) His things will be stolen.
(d) Chaos will ensue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Bassanio hire into his service before he leaves Venice?

2. Why is Jessica afraid to do what is asked of her at the masquerade?

3. Which casket does the guest at Belmont choose while Bassanio is sailing there?

4. What does Portia hope other suitors like the Prince will do when they come to woo her?

5. What will the correct suitor find inside the correct item in order to win Portia's hand in marriage?

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