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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Bassanio give the young lawyer from Padua in return for his service to Antonio?
(a) The necklace Portia gave him.
(b) Half the owed debt.
(c) His ring from Portia.
(d) A deed to some of Portia's land.

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

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

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

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

7. What does Shylock accuse Solanio and Salarino of?
(a) Helping Jessica escape.
(b) Tipping off Bassanio to sail in haste.
(c) Stealing his money.
(d) Distracting him on his way home from dinner with Bassanio.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. What is the name of the young lawyer who has come to Venice to help the Duke make a ruling on the case?
(a) Bellagio.
(b) Balthazar.
(c) Bellario.
(d) Bellington.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Portia make Lorenzo and Jessica promise when she returns from Venice?

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

3. What does Antonio think Shylock hates him for while he is in prison?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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