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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. How does the second suitor to Portia treat her while Bassanio is sailing there?
2. What does Launcelot tell Jessica he is worried about her for?
3. Who is present when Shylock realizes his daughter is gone?
4. Why has Bassanio left Portia just after winning the right to marry her?
5. What does the Duke tell Shylock he expects Shylock to do?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Nerissa plan to get from her husband before returning to Belmont with Portia?
2. How does Antonio try to smooth things over when Portia hears that Bassanio gave his ring away?
3. What cheers Shylock while he is so upset about his daughter running away with a Christian?
4. What announcement does Gratiano make after Bassanio chooses the correct casket?
5. Who is Shylock forced to deed his property to, and why is Portia so happy about this?
6. What does Shylock refuse to allow in the courtroom as Antonio gives his pound of flesh, and why?
7. What does Portia do when she finds out Bassanio gave his ring away, and how does Bassanio react to this?
8. What is found in the silver casket and how does the Prince respond to this?
9. What does Lorenzo ask Jessica about Portia, and how does she respond?
10. What does Portia tell Nerissa after they leave Belmont?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Sacrifice is a theme that was very prevalent in this play. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?
Essay Topic 2
Love is a theme that is displayed by a few different relationships. Choose two of these relationships and compare and contrast these relationships with each other.
Essay Topic 3
How is the theme of diversity shown in this play, and which characters are most affected by this?
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