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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. Why is Antonio sad when Shylock has realized his daughter is gone?
(a) He misses Bassanio.
(b) He heard about his wrecked ships.
(c) He is sad for Shylock's loss.
(d) He is in love with Jessica.

2. What does Jessica say about Portia when Lorenzo asks her what she thinks of Portia?
(a) She is proud.
(b) She is virtuous.
(c) She is intelligent.
(d) She is beautiful.

3. Who do Jessica and Lorenzo pretend to be while they are left alone at Portia's house?
(a) Portia and Bassanio.
(b) Royalty.
(c) Animals.
(d) Famous lovers.

4. What does Launcelot do when he leaves the room after being scolded by Lorenzo at Portia's house?
(a) Sets the table.
(b) Packs his bags.
(c) Writes a letter to Bassanio.
(d) Flirts with the Moorish servant.

5. What does Bassanio give the young lawyer from Padua in return for his service to Antonio?
(a) Half the owed debt.
(b) The necklace Portia gave him.
(c) His ring from Portia.
(d) A deed to some of Portia's land.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Portia tell Lorenzo she will do to help Bassanio in his quest?

2. How does Shylock plan to use the pound of flesh he will get from Antonio?

3. Where does Shylock want to search for his missing daughter?

4. Who does Shylock say has never had sympathy for him?

5. What does Portia plan to do with what she got from her husband while in Venice?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is found in the silver casket and how does the Prince respond to this?

2. What does Shylock refuse to allow in the courtroom as Antonio gives his pound of flesh, and why?

3. What does Portia do when she finds out Bassanio gave his ring away, and how does Bassanio react to this?

4. Why are Salarino and Solanio so worried about Antonio when Shylock realizes his daughter has run away?

5. What cheers Shylock while he is so upset about his daughter running away with a Christian?

6. Why is Launcelot so worried about Jessica, and what does he think her only hope is?

7. What does Portia tell Nerissa after they leave Belmont?

8. What does Portia offer to do when they hear of Antonio's misfortune, and what does Jessica say about this plan?

9. How does a servant describe the young Venetian suitor who arrives to woo Portia?

10. Why is Antonio so certain that the Duke will uphold the contract between him and Shylock?

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