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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 about the lead box intrigues Bassanio?
(a) It has a strange and dull beauty to it.
(b) It seems so common.
(c) It looks well worn.
(d) It looks dangerous.

2. Where have some of Antonio's ships sunk?
(a) The English Channel.
(b) In the Parisian harbor.
(c) The straits of Gibraltar.
(d) Off the coast of Africa.

3. Why does the second suitor choose to forgo the gold casket?
(a) Portia is not rich enough.
(b) Portia is not kind enough.
(c) Portia is not beautiful enough.
(d) Portia is not smart enough.

4. Who does Shylock petition for help when he sees that his daughter is gone?
(a) The duke.
(b) The governor.
(c) The king.
(d) The prince.

5. What does Portia threaten to do when she hears Bassanio has given away his ring?
(a) Find a new husband.
(b) Never visit his bed again.
(c) Divorce him.
(d) Live in complete silence with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Solanio say the duke will not uphold the law?

2. How does the second suitor to Portia treat her while Bassanio is sailing there?

3. How much money did Jessica spend in one night?

4. What does Launcelot tell Jessica he is worried about her for?

5. What does Lorenzo praise Portia for after Bassanio leaves Belmont?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Lorenzo praise Portia for after Bassanio leaves for Venice and how does Portia respond?

3. What announcement does Gratiano make after Bassanio chooses the correct casket?

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

5. How does Antonio try to smooth things over when Portia hears that Bassanio gave his ring away?

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

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

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

9. What does Shylock tell Solanio and Salarino he will do with the pound of flesh he gets from Antonio, and why?

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

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