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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jessica so annoyed about when she arrives at the masquerade?
(a) She could not find her father's cash box.
(b) She is not yet married.
(c) She is not disguised enough to fool her father.
(d) She is dressed as a boy.

2. What does Bassanio ask the man he is getting the loan from to do in order to complete the loan process?
(a) Dine with him and Antonio.
(b) Sign a contract.
(c) Meet at Antonio's house.
(d) Shake hands on the deal.

3. What is the consequence of a suitor choosing the wrong chest?
(a) He cannot speak of marriage to any other woman.
(b) He must pay the price.
(c) He must pledge his allegiance to Portia's household.
(d) He is sworn to secrecy.

4. How does the guest at Belmont react when he sees what is in the casket he has chosen?
(a) He leaves the scene quickly.
(b) He starts raving furiously.
(c) He bursts into tears.
(d) He laughs at the wit of Portia's father.

5. What is Jessica holding when she arrives at the masquerade?
(a) A gift bag.
(b) A dress.
(c) A purse.
(d) A box.

6. What does Lorenzo say Shylock's only way to Heaven will be?
(a) Jessica.
(b) Forgiving all his outstanding loans.
(c) Repentance.
(d) Conversion to Christianity.

7. Who wants to dine with Shylock the evening of the Masquerade?
(a) Antonio.
(b) Gratiano.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Bassanio.

8. What is the name of Shylock's daughter?
(a) Jessica.
(b) Josilyn.
(c) Jaslene.
(d) Jennifer.

9. Which of these is NOT a fault Portia saw in some of her past suitors?
(a) No humor.
(b) Ego.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Insensitivity.

10. What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?
(a) A living legend.
(b) A staged play.
(c) A book.
(d) A dream.

11. What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?
(a) His mother.
(b) A loan he just took out.
(c) His merchandise.
(d) His melancholy.

12. Why has Shylock chosen to dine where he is on the night of the masquerade?
(a) To spite Bassanio.
(b) To keep an eye on his competition.
(c) To avoid the noise of the celebration.
(d) To take comfort with friends.

13. What does the Moroccan prince beg Portia not to judge him by?
(a) His riches.
(b) His speech.
(c) His reputation.
(d) His dark skin.

14. What will Jessica do for Lorenzo the night of the masquerade?
(a) Be his partner for the night.
(b) Steal money from her father.
(c) Marry him.
(d) Be his torchbearer.

15. When does Gratiano say love tends to wane?
(a) After consummation.
(b) After marriage.
(c) After the committment is made.
(d) After the gleam wears off.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jessica afraid to do for Lorenzo at the masquerade?

2. What color is the Moroccan prince wearing when he first appears on stage?

3. How is Jessica dressed when she arrives at the masquerade?

4. What does Launcelot tease his father about when he sees him on the street?

5. Why does the money lender refuse to complete the loan process in the way Bassanio suggests?

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