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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What religion does Antonio follow?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Muslim.
(c) Christian.
(d) Puritan.

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

7. 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) Portia's dowry is insufficient.
(d) They will not be allowed to ever marry if they choose incorrectly.

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

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

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

11. Who is the first person to attempt choosing one of the chests?
(a) An English duke.
(b) The Moroccan prince.
(c) Bassanio.
(d) Lorenzo.

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

13. What new reason does Shylock have to hate Bassanio on the night of the masquerade?
(a) He is not able to repay the loan he took out.
(b) Jessica wants to marry him.
(c) Launcelot is working for him now.
(d) He has been heard saying rude things about Shylock.

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

15. Where is Bassanio heading to after speaking with Gratiano?
(a) Belmont.
(b) France.
(c) London.
(d) Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gratiano tell Antonio not to become at the end of the book?

2. How does Launcelot tell Jessica about who is coming to her house the night of the masquerade?

3. What does Launcelot want to do when he first appears on stage?

4. Who does Launcelot tell Jessica is coming the night of the masquerade?

5. What is Shylock worried will happen during the masquerade?

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