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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What occupation does Portia's cousin hold?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Jailer.
(c) Governor.
(d) Lawyer.

2. What does Portia threaten to do when she hears Bassanio has given away his ring?
(a) Never visit his bed again.
(b) Live in complete silence with him.
(c) Divorce him.
(d) Find a new husband.

3. What does Jessica say about Portia when Lorenzo asks her what she thinks of Portia?
(a) She is virtuous.
(b) She is beautiful.
(c) She is proud.
(d) She is intelligent.

4. Who is present when Shylock realizes his daughter is gone?
(a) Antonio.
(b) Gobbo.
(c) Salarino.
(d) Launcelot.

5. How does Shylock plan to use the pound of flesh he will get from Antonio?
(a) Garden fertilizer.
(b) Fish bait.
(c) A trophy.
(d) Horsefeed.

6. Why does Solanio say the duke will not uphold the law?
(a) It is too cruel.
(b) He is a fair ruler.
(c) He does business with Antonio.
(d) He hates Jews.

7. Who is dressed up as the young lawyer frm Padua?
(a) Josilyn.
(b) Portia.
(c) Jessica.
(d) Nerissa.

8. What does Portia make Lorenzo and Jessica promise when she returns from Venice?
(a) Not tell Bassanio that she ever left.
(b) Tell Bassanio that she is still at the monastery.
(c) Ask Bassanio where his ring is.
(d) Refuse to talk to Bassanio when he arrives.

9. What is Nerissa disguised as while she is in Venice with Portia?
(a) A merchant.
(b) A messenger.
(c) A servant.
(d) A page boy.

10. Where is the second guest at Belmont from while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) Scandanavia.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Arragorn.
(d) England.

11. Who does Bassanio introduce Portia to when he returns to Belmont from Venice?
(a) Launcelot.
(b) The duke.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Gobbo.

12. What does Portia plan to do with what she got from her husband while in Venice?
(a) Embarrass him.
(b) Forgive him.
(c) Divorce him.
(d) Demand an explanation from him.

13. Which casket does Bassanio choose?
(a) Lead.
(b) Bronze.
(c) Golden.
(d) Silver.

14. What is the title of the second guest at Belmont while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) Lord.
(b) Earl.
(c) Duke.
(d) Prince.

15. Why is Antonio sad when Shylock has realized his daughter is gone?
(a) He misses Bassanio.
(b) He is in love with Jessica.
(c) He is sad for Shylock's loss.
(d) He heard about his wrecked ships.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the young lawyer who has come to Venice to help the Duke make a ruling on the case?

2. What does Shylock say will happen if the duke does not uphold the contract between Shylock and Antonio?

3. What is found inside the casket chosen by the second suitor to Portia while Bassanio is sailing there?

4. What is Jessica's response to Launcelot's concern for her?

5. Who does Shylock petition for help when he sees that his daughter is gone?

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