The Merchant of Venice Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Merchant of Venice Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who begs to travel with Bassanio on his journey before he leaves Venice?
(a) Launcelot.
(b) Gobbo.
(c) Gratiano.
(d) Antonio.

2. How much interest is being charged on the loan to Bassanio?
(a) Ten percent.
(b) Twenty Percent.
(c) None.
(d) Five Percent.

3. How does Launcelot tell Jessica about who is coming to her house the night of the masquerade?
(a) He gives her a note.
(b) He yells it to her as he leaves.
(c) He tells her in code.
(d) He whispers to her.

4. Who does Shylock's daughter write a letter to before Bassanio leaves Venice?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Portia.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Launcelot.

5. Where will Shylock be dining on the night of the masquerade?
(a) At the masquerade.
(b) With Bassanio.
(c) At a tavern.
(d) In the privacy of his home.

6. Why would Shylock not approve of his daughter's choice in husband?
(a) He is too young.
(b) He is not Jewish.
(c) He is known to be disloyal.
(d) He is not wealthy.

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

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

9. What will Jessica do for Lorenzo the night of the masquerade?
(a) Be his partner for the night.
(b) Marry him.
(c) Be his torchbearer.
(d) Steal money from her father.

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

11. Which casket does the guest at Belmont choose while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) The lead casket.
(b) The silver casket.
(c) The brass casket.
(d) The gold casket.

12. What does Shylock tell his daughter not to do on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Have visitors.
(b) Attend the ball.
(c) Look out the window.
(d) Worry about him.

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

14. What did the Moroccan Prince think many men desired?
(a) Joy.
(b) Gold.
(c) Portia.
(d) Wealth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is inside the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?

2. What religion does Shylock follow?

3. What does Lorenzo say he will be doing on the night of the masquerade?

4. How does Shylock's daughter know Launcelot?

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

(see the answer keys)

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