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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Antonio not worried about his wealth at the beginning of the play?
(a) He has more than enough money.
(b) All of his wares are insured.
(c) He cares not for money.
(d) His wares are on more than one ship.

2. How is Jessica dressed when she arrives at the masquerade?
(a) As a servant.
(b) In a flowing gown and intricate mask.
(c) As a queen.
(d) As a page.

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

4. What does Jessica plan to do while her father is dining on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Drug his food with a sleeping draught.
(b) Sneak out and attend the masquerade.
(c) Ask him to convert to Christianity with her.
(d) Run away with Lorenzo.

5. How does the guest at Belmont react when he sees what is in the casket he has chosen?
(a) He leaves the scene quickly.
(b) He bursts into tears.
(c) He starts raving furiously.
(d) He laughs at the wit of Portia's father.

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

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

8. What is the consequence of a suitor choosing the wrong chest?
(a) He is sworn to secrecy.
(b) He must pay the price.
(c) He cannot speak of marriage to any other woman.
(d) He must pledge his allegiance to Portia's household.

9. How many servants are attending the Moroccan prince?
(a) 16.
(b) 8.
(c) 4.
(d) 12.

10. Who is the first person to attempt choosing one of the chests?
(a) The Moroccan prince.
(b) Lorenzo.
(c) Bassanio.
(d) An English duke.

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

12. What does Bassanio ask the man he is getting the loan from to do in order to complete the loan process?
(a) Dine with him and Antonio.
(b) Meet at Antonio's house.
(c) Sign a contract.
(d) Shake hands on the deal.

13. Why does Portia say it does not matter how she judges him?
(a) She already knows the kind of person he is.
(b) She will marry no one.
(c) The choice is not hers.
(d) He must make up his own mind.

14. 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.

15. Why has no suitor yet tried to choose one of the chests?
(a) They will not be allowed to ever marry if they choose incorrectly.
(b) Portia's dowry is insufficient.
(c) They realize that Portia is not as rich as they thought.
(d) They only wanted a free trip, not a real bride.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What physical ailment does Launcelot's father have?

3. What does Gratiano say most lovers really love?

4. How much money will Antonio earn when his investments come to fruition?

5. How does Launcelot tell Jessica about who is coming to her house the night of the masquerade?

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