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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 Portia plan to do with what she got from her husband while in Venice?
(a) Embarrass him.
(b) Forgive him.
(c) Demand an explanation from him.
(d) Divorce him.

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

3. Where does Antonio say he last saw Lorenzo?
(a) On a gondola.
(b) In the marketplace.
(c) At the masquerade.
(d) In Bassanio's ship.

4. What does Shylock say will happen to Jessica due to her betrayal?
(a) She is disowned.
(b) She will be sent to hell.
(c) She will be dishonored by the synogogue.
(d) She will be stripped of her title and her inheritance.

5. What does Antonio think Shylock hates him for while he is in prison?
(a) Helping people who hate Jews.
(b) Helping Jessica run away with Lorenzo.
(c) Loaning money to those who can't afford it.
(d) Not dealiing fairly with Shylock in the past.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lorenzo scold Launcelot for while Portia is away from her house?

2. What does Antonio receive after Shylock is accused of threatening his life?

3. What did Jessica do with her mother's ring?

4. Who do Jessica and Lorenzo pretend to be while they are left alone at Portia's house?

5. Which casket does the second suitor choose?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why is Shylock denied the money that Antonio first offered him in lieu of the pound of flesh?

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

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

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