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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lorenzo say he will be doing on the night of the masquerade?
(a) He will be running away with Jessica.
(b) He has decided to sail with Bassanio.
(c) He hates dances.
(d) He feels that he is falling ill.

3. What do the men lack for the upcoming masquerade?
(a) Masks.
(b) Tickets.
(c) Torchbearers.
(d) Partners.

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

5. 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) Tells jokes.
(d) Delivers a letter.

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

7. What does Lorenzo say he is saving the woman he loves from?
(a) Her boredom.
(b) Her poverty.
(c) Her Jewish heritage.
(d) Her father.

8. What does Jessica hope to lose on the night of the masquerade?
(a) A title.
(b) A home.
(c) A father.
(d) A religion.

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

10. When does Gratiano say love tends to wane?
(a) After the gleam wears off.
(b) After marriage.
(c) After consummation.
(d) After the committment is made.

11. Why does Bassanio need to borrow something from Antonio at the beginning of the book?
(a) To hide his identity.
(b) To reach his home.
(c) To save some time.
(d) To woo a woman.

12. 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.

13. What religion does Shylock follow?
(a) Christian.
(b) Puritan.
(c) Jewish.
(d) Catholic.

14. What religion does Shylock's daughter want to follow?
(a) Muslim.
(b) Puritan.
(c) Jewish.
(d) Christian.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first person to attempt choosing one of the chests?

2. What is Jessica so annoyed about when she arrives at the masquerade?

3. What does Salarino think Antonio's sadness is about?

4. What does the Moroccan want Portia to judge him by?

5. How many servants are attending the Moroccan prince?

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