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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Bassiano so nervous about Antonio signing the loan agreement?
(a) The villain is being nice.
(b) The cost is too high.
(c) He fears for Antonio's reputation.
(d) He feels guilty.

2. Why does Bassanio need to borrow something from Antonio at the beginning of the book?
(a) To woo a woman.
(b) To save some time.
(c) To reach his home.
(d) To hide his identity.

3. Where is the person coming from whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?
(a) Brittain.
(b) Venice.
(c) Morocco.
(d) France.

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

5. What does Shylock tell Jessica to do while he is dining on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Attend with him.
(b) Go to bed early.
(c) Serve him well.
(d) Lock the doors and windows.

6. When does Gratiano say love tends to wane?
(a) After the gleam wears off.
(b) After consummation.
(c) After the committment is made.
(d) After marriage.

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

8. What does Lorenzo apologize for when he arrives at the masquerade?
(a) Bringing Jessica.
(b) Being late.
(c) Getting lost.
(d) Offending Shylock.

9. What is inside the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?
(a) A skull and a poem.
(b) A picture of Portia.
(c) A picture of a fool.
(d) Two wedding rings.

10. Who is late to the masquerade?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Lorenzo.
(c) Shylock.
(d) Gratiano.

11. What will the correct suitor find inside the correct item in order to win Portia's hand in marriage?
(a) The key to the master bedroom.
(b) A marriage certificate.
(c) Portia's picture.
(d) Wedding rings.

12. How does Portia react when she sees what is in the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?
(a) She joins in laughing about the joke.
(b) She thanks him for his good nature and bids him farewel..
(c) She is glad he chose wrong.
(d) She is frightened by his anger.

13. What does Lorenzo say he is saving the woman he loves from?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her boredom.
(c) Her Jewish heritage.
(d) Her poverty.

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

15. Why does Launcelot think his master is a devil?
(a) He is cruel.
(b) He seems muddled in the head.
(c) He is Jewish.
(d) He lies openly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Portia's father want to determine through his test of chests?

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

3. Who of the following is NOT present to discuss the masquerade?

4. What does Jessica hope to lose on the night of the masquerade?

5. Where are the rules for Portia's suitors listed?

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