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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. How does Launcelot tell Jessica about who is coming to her house the night of the masquerade?
(a) He yells it to her as he leaves.
(b) He whispers to her.
(c) He gives her a note.
(d) He tells her in code.

2. Who begs to travel with Bassanio on his journey before he leaves Venice?
(a) Launcelot.
(b) Gobbo.
(c) Gratiano.
(d) Antonio.

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

4. Why does Gratiano not attend the masquerade?
(a) He falls suddenly ill.
(b) Bassanio sets sail when the wind changes.
(c) He is summoned to help Antonio.
(d) He does not want to be seen with Jessica.

5. What does Jessica hope to lose on the night of the masquerade?
(a) A father.
(b) A title.
(c) A home.
(d) A religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Shylock worried will happen during the masquerade?

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

3. Why is Bassiano so nervous about Antonio signing the loan agreement?

4. What is Jessica holding when she arrives at the masquerade?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Launcelot want to leave Shylock as his master?

2. What does Shylock ask for if Antonio defaults on the loan for Bassanio?

3. What does Launcelot do when he sees his father on the streets?

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

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

6. How did Portia feel when the Prince of Morocco chose the wrong Casket?

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

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

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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