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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 does Shylock say has never had sympathy for him?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Any of the other merchants.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Antonio.
2. Why does Portia want Bassanio to wait to choose his casket?
(a) He doesn't want him to choose incorrectly.
(b) She feels it inappropriate to let him choose so soon.
(c) She doesn't want him to choose correctly.
(d) She wants him to get to know her better.
3. Who does Bassanio introduce Portia to when he returns to Belmont from Venice?
(a) Launcelot.
(b) The duke.
(c) Gobbo.
(d) Antonio.
4. Which casket does Bassanio choose?
(a) Bronze.
(b) Golden.
(c) Lead.
(d) Silver.
5. What did Jessica do with her mother's ring?
(a) Sold it for money.
(b) Gave it to Antonio.
(c) Stole it for her own wedding ring.
(d) Left it with her note to her father.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Lorenzo scold Launcelot for while Portia is away from her house?
2. What does Launcelot do when he leaves the room after being scolded by Lorenzo at Portia's house?
3. What does Antonio receive after Shylock is accused of threatening his life?
4. Who does Portia leave in charge of her house when she leaves?
5. What is Jessica's response to Launcelot's concern for her?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Lorenzo praise Portia for after Bassanio leaves for Venice and how does Portia respond?
2. What does Shylock refuse to allow in the courtroom as Antonio gives his pound of flesh, and why?
3. What does Shylock hope will happen before Antonio is made to pay his pound of flesh?
4. What does Portia do when she finds out Bassanio gave his ring away, and how does Bassanio react to this?
5. What is found in the silver casket and how does the Prince respond to this?
6. Why is Shylock denied the money that Antonio first offered him in lieu of the pound of flesh?
7. What does Nerissa plan to get from her husband before returning to Belmont with Portia?
8. What announcement does Gratiano make after Bassanio chooses the correct casket?
9. What does Shylock tell Solanio and Salarino he will do with the pound of flesh he gets from Antonio, and why?
10. What does Portia tell Nerissa after they leave Belmont?
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