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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gratiano say most lovers really love?
(a) Their feelings.
(b) Their lover.
(c) Attention.
(d) The chase.

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

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

4. Why does Gratiano say Jessica is not a true Jew?
(a) She is too nice.
(b) She is generous with her money.
(c) She is in love with a Christian.
(d) She eats pork.

5. Who does Launcelot want to work for?
(a) Portia.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Bassanio.
(d) Shylock.

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

7. What did Portia's father want to determine through his test of chests?
(a) The sincerity of the suitors.
(b) The courage of the suitors.
(c) The character of the suitors.
(d) The intent of the suitors.

8. What does Solanio think Antonio's sadness is about?
(a) Worry over his ships.
(b) Competition in the market.
(c) Love.
(d) His mother's sickness.

9. What does Bassanio need to borrow from Antonio at the beginning of the book?
(a) Money.
(b) Lodging.
(c) Clothing.
(d) A ship.

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

11. What is Launcelot's occupation?
(a) Sailor.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Clown.
(d) Servant.

12. What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?
(a) His melancholy.
(b) A loan he just took out.
(c) His merchandise.
(d) His mother.

13. What does Launcelot tease his father about when he sees him on the street?
(a) His lack of money or occupation.
(b) Not recognizing his own son.
(c) His bad jokes.
(d) His mismatched clothing.

14. Who does Shylock's daughter want to marry?
(a) Launcelot.
(b) Lorenzo.
(c) Bassanio.
(d) Antonio.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the inscription on the lead casket say it holds?

2. What does Bassanio ask the man he is getting the loan from to do in order to complete the loan process?

3. What does Jessica hope her father will lose on the night of the masquerade?

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

5. What does Salarino think Antonio's sadness is about?

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