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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shylock tell Launcelot he will not receive while working for his new master?
(a) Attention.
(b) Good treatment.
(c) Fair wages.
(d) Respect.

2. Who does Bassiano take out a loan from?
(a) Lorenzo.
(b) Santino.
(c) Shylock.
(d) Gratiano.

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

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

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

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

7. Where will Shylock be when his daughter attends the masquerade?
(a) Dining out.
(b) At a worship service.
(c) On a business trip.
(d) Sleeping.

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

9. What does The Moroccan Prince think Portia does not like about him?
(a) His dark skin.
(b) His ego.
(c) His clothing.
(d) His reputation.

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

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

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

13. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?
(a) He is in love with his daughter.
(b) He lends money too generously.
(c) He is not fair in his dealings.
(d) He is a Jew.

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

15. How does Portia react when she sees what is in the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?
(a) She thanks him for his good nature and bids him farewel..
(b) She joins in laughing about the joke.
(c) She is frightened by his anger.
(d) She is glad he chose wrong.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?

2. How much money will Antonio earn when his investments come to fruition?

3. Why does Launcelot think his master is a devil?

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

5. What does Lorenzo say he is saving the woman he loves from?

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