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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lorenzo say Shylock's only way to Heaven will be?
(a) Repentance.
(b) Conversion to Christianity.
(c) Forgiving all his outstanding loans.
(d) Jessica.

3. Why is guaranteeing this loan so dangerous to Antonio?
(a) Antonio is already deep in debt.
(b) Antonio is known for defaulting on loans.
(c) All his ships are currently sailing.
(d) Antonio is not even using the money for himself.

4. What is Jessica so annoyed about when she arrives at the masquerade?
(a) She could not find her father's cash box.
(b) She is not yet married.
(c) She is dressed as a boy.
(d) She is not disguised enough to fool her father.

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

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

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

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

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

11. How does Shylock's daughter know Launcelot?
(a) He was her father's servant.
(b) He does business often with her father.
(c) He has been courting her.
(d) He is a very popular figure in the area.

12. What has lowered the interest rates on loans in Venice?
(a) Generous lending.
(b) Late payments.
(c) War.
(d) Unexpected poverty.

13. Who is meant to pick a husband for Portia?
(a) Her father.
(b) Herself.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her godfather.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Shylock's daughter sad to see leave?

2. Why has no suitor yet tried to choose one of the chests?

3. What religion does Shylock follow?

4. What is the guest at Belmont doing while Bassanio is sailing there?

5. What does Launcelot tease his father about when he sees him on the street?

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