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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Solanio say the duke will not uphold the law?
2. Who does Antonio plead for mercy from?
3. What does Portia plan to do with what she got from her husband while in Venice?
4. Who do Jessica and Lorenzo pretend to be while they are left alone at Portia's house?
5. What does Portia offer to give to satisfy Antonio's debt to Shylock?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Lorenzo ask Jessica about Portia, and how does she respond?
2. What is found in the silver casket and how does the Prince respond to this?
3. What does Nerissa plan to get from her husband before returning to Belmont with Portia?
4. Why is Antonio so certain that the Duke will uphold the contract between him and Shylock?
5. What does Portia tell Nerissa after they leave Belmont?
6. What announcement does Gratiano make after Bassanio chooses the correct casket?
7. Why is Shylock denied the money that Antonio first offered him in lieu of the pound of flesh?
8. What does Lorenzo praise Portia for after Bassanio leaves for Venice and how does Portia respond?
9. How does Antonio try to smooth things over when Portia hears that Bassanio gave his ring away?
10. Who is Shylock forced to deed his property to, and why is Portia so happy about this?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Antonio endures many different trials before the end of the play. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?
Essay Topic 2
Valor was a theme of this play that is very important to many of the characters involved. Where does this theme of valor present itself and how do these occurrences affect the characters involved in those scenes?
Essay Topic 3
Power and greed are two common themes in this play. Where do they appear and how do they differ in their manifestations?
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