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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 Shylock tell his daughter not to do on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Look out the window.
(b) Worry about him.
(c) Attend the ball.
(d) Have visitors.

2. What does Portia hope other suitors like the Prince will do when they come to woo her?
(a) Pay closer attention to the clues.
(b) Choose the right casket.
(c) Choose the worng casket.
(d) Leave without a fight.

3. Why is Bassiano so nervous about Antonio signing the loan agreement?
(a) He feels guilty.
(b) The cost is too high.
(c) He fears for Antonio's reputation.
(d) The villain is being nice.

4. What does Gratiano say most lovers really love?
(a) The chase.
(b) Attention.
(c) Their lover.
(d) Their feelings.

5. What does the inscription on the gold casket say it holds?
(a) A risky investment.
(b) What many men want.
(c) What he deserves.
(d) A joy beyond all measure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical ailment does Launcelot's father have?

2. Who wants to dine with Shylock the evening of the Masquerade?

3. What is Jessica so annoyed about when she arrives at the masquerade?

4. What does the inscription on the silver casket say it holds?

5. What religion does Antonio follow?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Bassanio in love with, and what must he do to woo her?

2. How does Shylock react when he hears that Launcelot has chosen to find new employment with Bassanio?

3. How does Jessica look when she arrives at the masquerade?

4. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?

5. Who does Jessica say she is so sad to see leave, and why?

6. Who asks to travel with Bassanio when he leaves Venice and why?

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

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

9. What do Salarino and Gratiano say about love while they is waiting for Lorenzo to arrive at the masquerade?

10. What is Jessica so ashamed of herself for?

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