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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 convinces Lorenzo to change his plans on the night of the masquerade?
(a) A letter from Jessica.
(b) News from Launcelot.
(c) An announcement from Bassanio.
(d) The discussion with his friends.

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

3. How does the guest at Belmont react when he sees what is in the casket he has chosen?
(a) He laughs at the wit of Portia's father.
(b) He bursts into tears.
(c) He starts raving furiously.
(d) He leaves the scene quickly.

4. Who is Shylock's daughter sad to see leave?
(a) Shylock.
(b) Bassanio.
(c) Launcelot.
(d) Gilroy.

5. Where does the Moroccan prince first touch land?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Belmont.
(c) Venice.
(d) Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new reason does Shylock have to hate Bassanio on the night of the masquerade?

2. What religion does Shylock's daughter want to follow?

3. What is the consequence of a suitor choosing the wrong chest?

4. Who does Shylock's daughter ask to deliver the letter she writes just before Bassanio leaves Venice?

5. Who of the following is NOT present to discuss the masquerade?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Bassanio's response to the men who want to travel with him when he leaves Venice?

2. What does Shylock tell his daughter to do during the masquerade?

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

4. What is Portia so upset about when she is first seen in this book?

5. Why does Gratiano decide to not attend the masquerade he has been looking forward to?

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

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

8. What does Jessica say she hopes will happen as her father leaves the house on the night of the masquerade?

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

10. What is Jessica so ashamed of herself for?

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