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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Portia offer to give to satisfy Antonio's debt to Shylock?
(a) 20 times the debt.
(b) A casket ful of jewels.
(c) 2 times the debt.
(d) A title of nobility and some land.

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

4. Who does Antonio plead for mercy from?
(a) The duke.
(b) Tubal.
(c) The jailer.
(d) Shylock.

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

6. Who does Shylock say has never had sympathy for him?
(a) Any of the other merchants.
(b) Lorenzo.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Bassanio.

7. Where does Portia's cousin live?
(a) Rome.
(b) Paris.
(c) Padua.
(d) Venice.

8. Where have some of Antonio's ships sunk?
(a) The straits of Gibraltar.
(b) In the Parisian harbor.
(c) The English Channel.
(d) Off the coast of Africa.

9. What does the Duke tell Shylock he expects Shylock to do?
(a) Relent and forgive Antonio at the last minute.
(b) Become partners with Antonio.
(c) Lose all his busniess due to his ferocity.
(d) Remain cold and heartless.

10. What did Jessica do with her mother's ring?
(a) Gave it to Antonio.
(b) Sold it for money.
(c) Stole it for her own wedding ring.
(d) Left it with her note to her father.

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

12. Where does Antonio say he last saw Lorenzo?
(a) In Bassanio's ship.
(b) In the marketplace.
(c) On a gondola.
(d) At the masquerade.

13. Who do Jessica and Lorenzo pretend to be while they are left alone at Portia's house?
(a) Famous lovers.
(b) Portia and Bassanio.
(c) Royalty.
(d) Animals.

14. What does the letter that Portia gives to Antonio say?
(a) He is being summoned as a judge in Venice.
(b) His ships are all safe in port.
(c) He has inherited a great fortune.
(d) He is dismissed of all charges.

15. What is Jessica's response to Launcelot's concern for her?
(a) Her husband did nothing illegal.
(b) No man could mistreat her worse than her father did.
(c) She manipulated her husband into marriage.
(d) Her husband made her a Christian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Antonio receive after Shylock is accused of threatening his life?

2. Which casket does the second suitor choose?

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

4. How does the second suitor to Portia treat her while Bassanio is sailing there?

5. How does Shylock plan to use the pound of flesh he will get from Antonio?

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