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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Nerissa marry?
(a) Solanio.
(b) Salarino.
(c) Gratiano.
(d) Launcelot.

2. Why has Bassanio left Portia just after winning the right to marry her?
(a) To prepare for the wedding.
(b) To help Antonio.
(c) To prove his love for her.
(d) To get his things.

3. What does Antonio think Shylock hates him for while he is in prison?
(a) Loaning money to those who can't afford it.
(b) Helping people who hate Jews.
(c) Helping Jessica run away with Lorenzo.
(d) Not dealiing fairly with Shylock in the past.

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

5. What does Portia tell Lorenzo she will do to help Bassanio in his quest?
(a) Ask favors of high ranking officials.
(b) Give money.
(c) Denounce her titles.
(d) Pray.

6. What does Launcelot blame the rise of bacon on?
(a) Bacon coming into a trend.
(b) Jews being converted.
(c) Shipments of pork getting shipwrecked.
(d) Jews not eating pork.

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

8. Who takes the disguised Nerissa to Shylock's house to collect his deed?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Lorenzo.
(c) Gratiano.
(d) Antonio.

9. What does Portia give Bassanio as a token of her love?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A book.
(c) A crown.
(d) A ring.

10. How does the second suitor to Portia treat her while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) He is insulting and arrogant.
(b) He is timid and careful.
(c) He is kind and thoughtful.
(d) He is ignorant and slow.

11. What does Lorenzo praise Portia for after Bassanio leaves Belmont?
(a) Her patience.
(b) Her strength of character.
(c) Her love.
(d) Her beauty.

12. What about the lead box intrigues Bassanio?
(a) It has a strange and dull beauty to it.
(b) It seems so common.
(c) It looks dangerous.
(d) It looks well worn.

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

14. What does the young lawyer from Padua warn Shylock he must not take in addition to his pound of flesh?
(a) Antonio's life.
(b) Fat.
(c) Blood.
(d) One ounce over a pound.

15. Who announces to Lorenzo that Bassanio is expected home soon?
(a) A servant.
(b) Launcelot.
(c) Gobbo.
(d) Nerissa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shylock accuse Solanio and Salarino of?

2. What does Portia threaten to do when she hears Bassanio has given away his ring?

3. Why does Solanio say the duke will not uphold the law?

4. Who do Jessica and Lorenzo pretend to be while they are left alone at Portia's house?

5. What does Bassanio give the young lawyer from Padua in return for his service to Antonio?

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