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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. Which casket does the guest at Belmont choose while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) The lead casket.
(b) The gold casket.
(c) The brass casket.
(d) The silver casket.

2. What will Jessica do for Lorenzo the night of the masquerade?
(a) Be his torchbearer.
(b) Marry him.
(c) Steal money from her father.
(d) Be his partner for the night.

3. Who is the first person to attempt choosing one of the chests?
(a) The Moroccan prince.
(b) Lorenzo.
(c) Bassanio.
(d) An English duke.

4. Why is guaranteeing this loan so dangerous to Antonio?
(a) Antonio is not even using the money for himself.
(b) Antonio is already deep in debt.
(c) Antonio is known for defaulting on loans.
(d) All his ships are currently sailing.

5. What does Gratiano tell Antonio not to become at the end of the book?
(a) Castronophic.
(b) Curmudgeonly.
(c) Choreophonic.
(d) Cordiograll.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the inscription on the lead casket say it holds?

2. What does Jessica plan to do while her father is dining on the night of the masquerade?

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

4. Why does Jessica return to her house before the masquerade?

5. What does Gratiano say most lovers really love?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Moroccan prince think is causing Portia's reserved and quiet reaction to him?

2. What is the consequence of a suitor for Portia's hand choosing the wrong chest?

3. What does Bassanio ask of Antonio when they first meet in this play and how does Antonio respond?

4. Which casket does the Prince of Morocco choose, and what is found inside it?

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

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

7. Who does Jessica want to marry, and why would her father oppose of this?

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

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

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

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