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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money will Antonio earn when his investments come to fruition?
(a) Ten times the amount of the loan.
(b) Three times the loan amount.
(c) Twice the amount of the loan.
(d) The exact amount of the loan.

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

3. Who is Launcelot's master?
(a) Shylock.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Salarino.
(d) Bassanio.

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

5. Whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?
(a) Another suitor.
(b) A merchant.
(c) Portia's father.
(d) Portia's godfather.

6. Why does Gratiano not attend the masquerade?
(a) He is summoned to help Antonio.
(b) Bassanio sets sail when the wind changes.
(c) He does not want to be seen with Jessica.
(d) He falls suddenly ill.

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

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

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

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

11. What is the name of Portia's lady in waiting?
(a) Nelissa.
(b) Naomi.
(c) Nerissa.
(d) Natalia.

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

13. What does Shylock's daughter hate herself for?
(a) Being ashamed of her father.
(b) Wanting to turn her back on her religion.
(c) Not taking after her mother in looks.
(d) Being too stubborn to see the truth about Launcelot.

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

15. How is Bassanio related to Antonio?
(a) Bassanio is his uncle.
(b) Bassanio is his cousin.
(c) Bassanio is his best friend.
(d) Bassanio is his brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jessica so annoyed about when she arrives at the masquerade?

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

3. What religion does Shylock follow?

4. What new reason does Shylock have to hate Bassanio on the night of the masquerade?

5. Who wants to dine with Shylock the evening of the Masquerade?

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