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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shylock say will happen if the duke does not uphold the contract between Shylock and Antonio?
(a) The duke will be arrested.
(b) Business in Venice will suffer.
(c) Money will be lost.
(d) Contracts will be broken.

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

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

4. How much money did Jessica spend in one night?
(a) 80 ducats.
(b) 8 ducats.
(c) 800 ducats.
(d) 8000 ducats.

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

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

7. What does Portia request while Bassanio is choosing his casket?
(a) That music be played.
(b) That lunch be served.
(c) That he wait an hour.
(d) That he let her read the inscriptions to him.

8. What does Nerissa plan to get from her husband before returning home with Portia?
(a) The ring she gave him.
(b) A lock of hair.
(c) The pendant around his neck.
(d) The deed to Shylock's house.

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

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

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

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

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

14. What is found inside the casket chosen by the second suitor to Portia while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) A skull and a poem.
(b) A sack of jewels.
(c) A picture of Portia.
(d) A picture of a fool and a poem.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shylock warn the jailer not to do?

2. What does Launcelot do when he leaves the room after being scolded by Lorenzo at Portia's house?

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

4. Why is Antonio sad when Shylock has realized his daughter is gone?

5. Where have some of Antonio's ships sunk?

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