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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 Portia leave in charge of her house when she leaves?
3. What is the title of the second guest at Belmont while Bassanio is sailing there?
4. Who does Antonio plead for mercy from?
5. What does Shylock accuse Solanio and Salarino of?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Portia do when she finds out Bassanio gave his ring away, and how does Bassanio react to this?
2. What does Shylock tell Solanio and Salarino he will do with the pound of flesh he gets from Antonio, and why?
3. What does Shylock hope will happen before Antonio is made to pay his pound of flesh?
4. Why is Antonio so certain that the Duke will uphold the contract between him and Shylock?
5. What is found in the silver casket and how does the Prince respond to this?
6. What does Portia tell Nerissa after they leave Belmont?
7. Why is Shylock denied the money that Antonio first offered him in lieu of the pound of flesh?
8. What announcement does Gratiano make after Bassanio chooses the correct casket?
9. What does Lorenzo praise Portia for after Bassanio leaves for Venice and how does Portia respond?
10. Where does Shylock want to search for his daughter, and why is he not able to?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Mercy and justice are two themes that play a huge role in this play. Where are these themes present and which characters are most affected by them?
Essay Topic 2
There are many different symbols present in this play. What are these symbols and how does their presence alter the course of the plot?
Essay Topic 3
Betrayal is a theme introduced near the very beginning of this play. How does this constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot and which characters are most affected by it?
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