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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's daughter hate herself for?
(a) Not taking after her mother in looks.
(b) Being ashamed of her father.
(c) Being too stubborn to see the truth about Launcelot.
(d) Wanting to turn her back on her religion.

2. What does Jessica hope her father will lose on the night of the masquerade?
(a) A daughter.
(b) A friend.
(c) Some money.
(d) A business deal.

3. What does Launcelot tease his father about when he sees him on the street?
(a) His bad jokes.
(b) Not recognizing his own son.
(c) His mismatched clothing.
(d) His lack of money or occupation.

4. What does Bassanio ask the man he is getting the loan from to do in order to complete the loan process?
(a) Meet at Antonio's house.
(b) Shake hands on the deal.
(c) Sign a contract.
(d) Dine with him and Antonio.

5. Where will Shylock be when his daughter attends the masquerade?
(a) On a business trip.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) At a worship service.
(d) Dining out.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which casket does the guest at Belmont choose while Bassanio is sailing there?

2. Whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?

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

4. Why is Launcelot leaving Venice?

5. What does Launcelot want to do 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. Who asks to travel with Bassanio when he leaves Venice and why?

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

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

5. What does the letter Jessica wrote to Lorenzo say?

6. What must a suitor do in order to win Portia's hand in marriage?

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

8. How has Portia felt about some of her past suitors?

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

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

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