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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 takes the disguised Nerissa to Shylock's house to collect his deed?
(a) Lorenzo.
(b) Gratiano.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Bassanio.
2. What does Launcelot tell Jessica he is worried about her for?
(a) She was manipulated into her marriage.
(b) Her new husband will mistreat her.
(c) She may go to hell for the sins of her father.
(d) Her father will try to arrest her new husband.
3. What is Nerissa disguised as while she is in Venice with Portia?
(a) A servant.
(b) A messenger.
(c) A merchant.
(d) A page boy.
4. Where does Portia's cousin live?
(a) Venice.
(b) Rome.
(c) Paris.
(d) Padua.
5. What is the name of the young lawyer who has come to Venice to help the Duke make a ruling on the case?
(a) Bellington.
(b) Bellario.
(c) Balthazar.
(d) Bellagio.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who do Jessica and Lorenzo pretend to be while they are left alone at Portia's house?
2. How much money did Jessica spend in one night?
3. Why does Portia want Bassanio to wait to choose his casket?
4. Who does Shylock petition for help when he sees that his daughter is gone?
5. What does Portia threaten to do when she hears Bassanio has given away his ring?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where does Shylock want to search for his daughter, and why is he not able to?
2. What cheers Shylock while he is so upset about his daughter running away with a Christian?
3. What does Portia tell Nerissa after they leave Belmont?
4. Why are Salarino and Solanio so worried about Antonio when Shylock realizes his daughter has run away?
5. What is found in the silver casket and how does the Prince respond to this?
6. What does Shylock hope will happen before Antonio is made to pay his pound of flesh?
7. Who is Shylock forced to deed his property to, and why is Portia so happy about this?
8. Why is Antonio so certain that the Duke will uphold the contract between him and Shylock?
9. What announcement does Gratiano make after Bassanio chooses the correct casket?
10. What does Nerissa plan to get from her husband before returning to Belmont with Portia?
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