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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 is the title of the second guest at Belmont while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) Earl.
(b) Prince.
(c) Lord.
(d) Duke.
2. Why does Solanio say the duke will not uphold the law?
(a) It is too cruel.
(b) He does business with Antonio.
(c) He is a fair ruler.
(d) He hates Jews.
3. What does Portia offer to give to satisfy Antonio's debt to Shylock?
(a) A title of nobility and some land.
(b) 2 times the debt.
(c) A casket ful of jewels.
(d) 20 times the debt.
4. Where does Portia's cousin live?
(a) Padua.
(b) Paris.
(c) Venice.
(d) Rome.
5. Why does the second suitor choose to forgo the gold casket?
(a) Portia is not rich enough.
(b) Portia is not smart enough.
(c) Portia is not beautiful enough.
(d) Portia is not kind enough.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which casket does the second suitor choose?
2. How does the second suitor to Portia treat her while Bassanio is sailing there?
3. What does Shylock say will happen if the duke does not uphold the contract between Shylock and Antonio?
4. How much money did Jessica spend in one night?
5. What does Lorenzo praise Portia for after Bassanio leaves Belmont?
Short Essay Questions
1. What cheers Shylock while he is so upset about his daughter running away with a Christian?
2. Why is Launcelot so worried about Jessica, and what does he think her only hope is?
3. What does Portia do when she finds out Bassanio gave his ring away, and how does Bassanio react to this?
4. What does Lorenzo praise Portia for after Bassanio leaves for Venice and how does Portia respond?
5. Where does Shylock want to search for his daughter, and why is he not able to?
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 Shylock refuse to allow in the courtroom as Antonio gives his pound of flesh, and why?
9. What does Nerissa plan to get from her husband before returning to Belmont with Portia?
10. What is found in the silver casket and how does the Prince respond to this?
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