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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Bassanio hire into his service before he leaves Venice?
(a) Goddo.
(b) Launcelot.
(c) Gratiano.
(d) Shylock.

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

3. Who of the following is NOT present to discuss the masquerade?
(a) Solanio.
(b) Bassanio.
(c) Gratiano.
(d) Salarino.

4. What does Antonio ask Bassanio about when they are left alone at the beginning of the play?
(a) Where he is going.
(b) How his father has been.
(c) How long he will be in town.
(d) Who he loves.

5. What does Jessica hope her father will lose on the night of the masquerade?
(a) A daughter.
(b) Some money.
(c) A business deal.
(d) A friend.

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

7. Where are the rules for Portia's suitors listed?
(a) The deed of inheritance.
(b) Her father's will.
(c) A royal decree.
(d) A book of decorum.

8. What does Launcelot do that breaks up the discussion about the masquerade?
(a) Announces that Bassanio is leaving Venice earlier than expected.
(b) Tells jokes.
(c) Brings news that the ball is cancelled.
(d) Delivers a letter.

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

10. What religion does Shylock's daughter want to follow?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Christian.
(c) Puritan.
(d) Muslim.

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

12. What did one of Portia's suitors have too much fondness for?
(a) His looks.
(b) His horse.
(c) Her lady in waiting.
(d) His money.

13. What do the men lack for the upcoming masquerade?
(a) Partners.
(b) Torchbearers.
(c) Tickets.
(d) Masks.

14. What does Portia really not like about the Moroccan Prince?
(a) His dark skin.
(b) His ego.
(c) His reputation.
(d) His clothing.

15. Who does Bassiano take out a loan from?
(a) Shylock.
(b) Lorenzo.
(c) Santino.
(d) Gratiano.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the consequence of a suitor choosing the wrong chest?

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

4. Why does Gratiano not attend the masquerade?

5. What does Shylock tell his daughter not to do on the night of the masquerade?

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