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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Portia tell her lady in waiting she is tired of the world?
(a) War and tyranny are frustrating her.
(b) Her father and friend died.
(c) She is shackled by her fortune.
(d) She cannot make her own choices.

2. What will the correct suitor find inside the correct item in order to win Portia's hand in marriage?
(a) Portia's picture.
(b) Wedding rings.
(c) The key to the master bedroom.
(d) A marriage certificate.

3. What does Bassano demand of the man who begs to go on the journey with Bassanio?
(a) His best behavior.
(b) His cooking skills.
(c) Half the cost of using the ship.
(d) A contract.

4. What does The Moroccan Prince think Portia does not like about him?
(a) His clothing.
(b) His reputation.
(c) His ego.
(d) His dark skin.

5. What do the men lack for the upcoming masquerade?
(a) Partners.
(b) Masks.
(c) Tickets.
(d) Torchbearers.

6. What color is the Moroccan prince wearing when he first appears on stage?
(a) Blue.
(b) White.
(c) Red.
(d) Purple.

7. Who is Launcelot's master?
(a) Antonio.
(b) Salarino.
(c) Bassanio.
(d) Shylock.

8. How many items do Portia's suitors have to choose from to win her hand in marriage?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 6.

9. What did the Moroccan Prince think many men desired?
(a) Portia.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Joy.
(d) Gold.

10. What does Shylock tell his daughter not to do on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Worry about him.
(b) Have visitors.
(c) Attend the ball.
(d) Look out the window.

11. What does the money lender want if the loan that Bassanio needs cannot be repaid?
(a) A portion of Antonio's company.
(b) A promise that Antonio will never touch his daughter.
(c) A signed deed of Antnio's land.
(d) A pound of flesh.

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

13. What is Launcelot's father's name?
(a) Gildo.
(b) Gilroy.
(c) Goddo.
(d) Gobbo.

14. Who does Lorenzo give his letter to after reading it?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Gobbo.
(c) Launcelot.
(d) Gratiano.

15. What does Gratiano say most lovers really love?
(a) Their feelings.
(b) The chase.
(c) Their lover.
(d) Attention.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Antonio not worried about his wealth at the beginning of the play?

2. What does the inscription on the gold casket say it holds?

3. What is inside the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?

4. What does Portia really not like about the Moroccan Prince?

5. What is the name of Portia's lady in waiting?

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