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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. Who is Shylock forced to deed his house to?
(a) Lorenzo and Jessica.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Portia and Bassanio.
2. Who does Portia leave in charge of her house when she leaves?
(a) A suitor who arrived too late.
(b) Nerissa.
(c) Her servants.
(d) Lorenzo and Jessica.
3. Which casket does the second suitor choose?
(a) The jewel encrusted casket.
(b) The lead casket.
(c) The brass casket.
(d) The silver casket.
4. Why has Bassanio left Portia just after winning the right to marry her?
(a) To prove his love for her.
(b) To prepare for the wedding.
(c) To help Antonio.
(d) To get his things.
5. What does Portia give Bassanio as a token of her love?
(a) A crown.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A book.
(d) A ring.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Antonio plead for mercy from?
2. What is the title of the second guest at Belmont while Bassanio is sailing there?
3. How does the second suitor to Portia treat her while Bassanio is sailing there?
4. Who announces to Lorenzo that Bassanio is expected home soon?
5. What does Portia plan to do with what she got from her husband while in Venice?
Short Essay Questions
1. What cheers Shylock while he is so upset about his daughter running away with a Christian?
2. What does Portia do when she finds out Bassanio gave his ring away, and how does Bassanio react to this?
3. Why is Launcelot so worried about Jessica, and what does he think her only hope is?
4. How does Antonio try to smooth things over when Portia hears that Bassanio gave his ring away?
5. What does Shylock tell Solanio and Salarino he will do with the pound of flesh he gets from Antonio, and why?
6. Why is Shylock denied the money that Antonio first offered him in lieu of the pound of flesh?
7. What does Portia tell Nerissa after they leave Belmont?
8. What does Lorenzo praise Portia for after Bassanio leaves for Venice and how does Portia respond?
9. Why is Antonio so certain that the Duke will uphold the contract between him and Shylock?
10. What is found in the silver casket and how does the Prince respond to this?
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