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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. What does Lorenzo apologize for when he arrives at the masquerade?
(a) Being late.
(b) Bringing Jessica.
(c) Offending Shylock.
(d) Getting lost.

2. What is the name of Portia's lady in waiting?
(a) Natalia.
(b) Nerissa.
(c) Naomi.
(d) Nelissa.

3. Why is Antonio not worried about his wealth at the beginning of the play?
(a) He cares not for money.
(b) He has more than enough money.
(c) His wares are on more than one ship.
(d) All of his wares are insured.

4. Who is Bassanio in love with?
(a) Pattea.
(b) Prenatia.
(c) Placius.
(d) Portia.

5. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?
(a) He is a Jew.
(b) He lends money too generously.
(c) He is in love with his daughter.
(d) He is not fair in his dealings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What convinces Lorenzo to change his plans on the night of the masquerade?

2. What did the Moroccan Prince think many men desired?

3. What is Launcelot's occupation?

4. What does The Moroccan Prince think Portia does not like about him?

5. How much money will Antonio earn when his investments come to fruition?

Short Essay Questions

1. What and how does Antonio compare life on earth to while he is speaking to Gratiano?

2. What does Gratiano say about Jessica after speaking with her for a time?

3. What do the inscriptions on each of the caskets say?

4. What must a suitor do in order to win Portia's hand in marriage?

5. What does Lorenzo plan to do before the masquerade?

6. What has caused the interest rates on loans to go down in Venice?

7. What reason did the Moroccan prince give for choosing the casket he chose?

8. Where is Shylock going on the night of the masquerade, and why?

9. What is Jessica so ashamed of herself for?

10. What does Jessica ask Launcelot to do before he leaves Venice?

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