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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the second suitor choose to forgo the gold casket?
(a) Portia is not rich enough.
(b) Portia is not kind enough.
(c) Portia is not beautiful enough.
(d) Portia is not smart enough.

3. What does Shylock say will happen to Jessica due to her betrayal?
(a) She will be stripped of her title and her inheritance.
(b) She will be sent to hell.
(c) She will be dishonored by the synogogue.
(d) She is disowned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. What does Launcelot do when he leaves the room after being scolded by Lorenzo at Portia's house?
(a) Flirts with the Moorish servant.
(b) Packs his bags.
(c) Sets the table.
(d) Writes a letter to Bassanio.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money did Jessica spend in one night?

2. What does Lorenzo praise Portia for after Bassanio leaves Belmont?

3. What does Launcelot tell Jessica he is worried about her for?

4. What does Lorenzo scold Launcelot for while Portia is away from her house?

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

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