3. How does Portia react when she sees what is in the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?
(a) She is glad he chose wrong.
(b) She joins in laughing about the joke.
(c) She is frightened by his anger.
(d) She thanks him for his good nature and bids him farewel..

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

5. What was one of Portia's suitors addicted to?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Caffeine.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Opium.

6. What does Bassanio need to borrow from Antonio at the beginning of the book?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Money.
(c) Lodging.
(d) A ship.

7. Who does Lorenzo love?
(a) Jessica.
(b) Josilyn.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Portia.

8. Where will Shylock be dining on the night of the masquerade?
(a) At a tavern.
(b) In the privacy of his home.
(c) With Bassanio.
(d) At the masquerade.

9. Why does Bassanio need to borrow something from Antonio at the beginning of the book?
(a) To woo a woman.
(b) To reach his home.
(c) To hide his identity.
(d) To save some time.

10. What is inside the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?
(a) A skull and a poem.
(b) A picture of a fool.
(c) Two wedding rings.
(d) A picture of Portia.

11. Who does Launcelot tell Jessica is coming the night of the masquerade?
(a) A masked man.
(b) A man in love.
(c) A Christian.
(d) A Jew.

12. Why does Gratiano not attend the masquerade?
(a) He does not want to be seen with Jessica.
(b) Bassanio sets sail when the wind changes.
(c) He is summoned to help Antonio.
(d) He falls suddenly ill.

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

14. Who of the following is not a merchant in Venice?
(a) Salarino.
(b) Solanio.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Bassanio.

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