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

3. Why does the money lender refuse to complete the loan process in the way Bassanio suggests?
(a) He refuses to sign anything until he sees proof of the guarantee.
(b) He hates Antonio.
(c) There will be pork at the table.
(d) He puts no credence into a handshake.

4. What reason does the guest at Belmont give for his choice of caskets?
(a) He knows many men have wooed Portia.
(b) He feels he deserves Portia's hand in marriage.
(c) He is willing to risk all to have Portia.
(d) He wants joy more than money.

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

6. What is Jessica holding when she arrives at the masquerade?
(a) A box.
(b) A dress.
(c) A gift bag.
(d) A purse.

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

8. What is the name of Shylock's daughter?
(a) Jessica.
(b) Jennifer.
(c) Jaslene.
(d) Josilyn.

9. What is Shylock worried will happen during the masquerade?
(a) His things will be stolen.
(b) Chaos will ensue.
(c) He will forget his Jewish upbringing.
(d) A drunken man will come to hurt Jessica.

10. What does Jessica plan to do while her father is dining on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Sneak out and attend the masquerade.
(b) Run away with Lorenzo.
(c) Ask him to convert to Christianity with her.
(d) Drug his food with a sleeping draught.

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

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

13. Why is Launcelot leaving Venice?
(a) He is now employed by Bassanio.
(b) He fears Shylock has figured out his plans with his daughter.
(c) He has business over seas.
(d) He has a shipment to watch over.

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

15. What does the Moroccan prince beg Portia not to judge him by?
(a) His reputation.
(b) His dark skin.
(c) His riches.
(d) His speech.