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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. Which casket does the second suitor choose?
(a) The brass casket.
(b) The lead casket.
(c) The jewel encrusted casket.
(d) The silver casket.

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

3. What does Portia tell Lorenzo she will do to help Bassanio in his quest?
(a) Give money.
(b) Ask favors of high ranking officials.
(c) Pray.
(d) Denounce her titles.

4. Why is Shylock not able to search where he wants to for his missing daughter?
(a) Antonio refuses to let Shylock enter his house.
(b) The masquerade is over.
(c) Bassanio's ship has sailed.
(d) Lorenzo's house is empty.

5. What does Nerissa plan to get from her husband before returning home with Portia?
(a) The pendant around his neck.
(b) A lock of hair.
(c) The deed to Shylock's house.
(d) The ring she gave him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Portia request while Bassanio is choosing his casket?

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

3. Where is the second guest at Belmont from while Bassanio is sailing there?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Lorenzo ask Jessica about Portia, and how does she respond?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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