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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who is Shylock's daughter sad to see leave?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Launcelot.
(c) Shylock.
(d) Gilroy.
2. Why is guaranteeing this loan so dangerous to Antonio?
(a) Antonio is already deep in debt.
(b) All his ships are currently sailing.
(c) Antonio is known for defaulting on loans.
(d) Antonio is not even using the money for himself.
3. Where will Shylock be when his daughter attends the masquerade?
(a) On a business trip.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Dining out.
(d) At a worship service.
4. What color is the Moroccan prince wearing when he first appears on stage?
(a) White.
(b) Blue.
(c) Purple.
(d) Red.
5. Which casket does the guest at Belmont choose while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) The brass casket.
(b) The silver casket.
(c) The lead casket.
(d) The gold casket.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does the guest at Belmont react when he sees what is in the casket he has chosen?
2. Why is Antonio not worried about his wealth at the beginning of the play?
3. What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?
4. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?
5. What reason does the guest at Belmont give for his choice of caskets?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Shylock say it is so brave of Antonio to guarantee a loan for Bassanio at this time?
2. What does Jessica ask Launcelot to do before he leaves Venice?
3. Where is Shylock going on the night of the masquerade, and why?
4. What is the consequence of a suitor for Portia's hand choosing the wrong chest?
5. Why does Gratiano decide to not attend the masquerade he has been looking forward to?
6. What and how does Antonio compare life on earth to while he is speaking to Gratiano?
7. What does Lorenzo plan to do before the masquerade?
8. What does Lorenzo say is the only way Shylock will go to Heaven?
9. Who is Bassanio in love with, and what must he do to woo her?
10. How did Portia feel when the Prince of Morocco chose the wrong Casket?
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