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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lorenzo apologize for when he arrives at the masquerade?
(a) Offending Shylock.
(b) Bringing Jessica.
(c) Getting lost.
(d) Being late.

2. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?
(a) He is not fair in his dealings.
(b) He lends money too generously.
(c) He is a Jew.
(d) He is in love with his daughter.

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

4. Where are the rules for Portia's suitors listed?
(a) The deed of inheritance.
(b) A book of decorum.
(c) A royal decree.
(d) Her father's will.

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

6. Who is late to the masquerade?
(a) Shylock.
(b) Gratiano.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Bassanio.

7. Who does Bassiano take out a loan from?
(a) Santino.
(b) Gratiano.
(c) Shylock.
(d) Lorenzo.

8. What does Lorenzo say he is saving the woman he loves from?
(a) Her boredom.
(b) Her poverty.
(c) Her Jewish heritage.
(d) Her father.

9. Why is Bassiano so nervous about Antonio signing the loan agreement?
(a) The cost is too high.
(b) He feels guilty.
(c) The villain is being nice.
(d) He fears for Antonio's reputation.

10. Why does the money lender refuse to complete the loan process in the way Bassanio suggests?
(a) There will be pork at the table.
(b) He refuses to sign anything until he sees proof of the guarantee.
(c) He puts no credence into a handshake.
(d) He hates Antonio.

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

12. Why is guaranteeing this loan so dangerous to Antonio?
(a) Antonio is known for defaulting on loans.
(b) All his ships are currently sailing.
(c) Antonio is not even using the money for himself.
(d) Antonio is already deep in debt.

13. Who of the following is NOT present to discuss the masquerade?
(a) Salarino.
(b) Solanio.
(c) Gratiano.
(d) Bassanio.

14. Who does Shylock's daughter write a letter to before Bassanio leaves Venice?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Launcelot.
(c) Portia.
(d) Lorenzo.

15. Why has no suitor yet tried to choose one of the chests?
(a) They will not be allowed to ever marry if they choose incorrectly.
(b) Portia's dowry is insufficient.
(c) They only wanted a free trip, not a real bride.
(d) They realize that Portia is not as rich as they thought.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who begs to travel with Bassanio on his journey before he leaves Venice?

2. What does Jessica hope to lose on the night of the masquerade?

3. What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?

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

5. Why does Jessica return to her house before the masquerade?

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