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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 is Jessica dressed when she arrives at the masquerade?
(a) As a queen.
(b) As a servant.
(c) In a flowing gown and intricate mask.
(d) As a page.

2. Who does Bassanio hire into his service before he leaves Venice?
(a) Gratiano.
(b) Launcelot.
(c) Goddo.
(d) Shylock.

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

4. What did the Moroccan Prince think many men desired?
(a) Joy.
(b) Portia.
(c) Gold.
(d) Wealth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Portia hope other suitors like the Prince will do when they come to woo her?

2. What is Launcelot's father's name?

3. What does Bassanio need to borrow from Antonio at the beginning of the book?

4. Who does Shylock's daughter write a letter to before Bassanio leaves Venice?

5. What color is the Moroccan prince wearing when he first appears on stage?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Portia say to the Moroccan prince when he asks her to judge him by his beauty?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What do the men discussing the masquerade say they need for the ball?

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

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