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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What convinces Lorenzo to change his plans on the night of the masquerade?
(a) The discussion with his friends.
(b) An announcement from Bassanio.
(c) A letter from Jessica.
(d) News from Launcelot.

2. How many servants are attending the Moroccan prince?
(a) 12.
(b) 8.
(c) 16.
(d) 4.

3. How is Jessica dressed when she arrives at the masquerade?
(a) In a flowing gown and intricate mask.
(b) As a page.
(c) As a servant.
(d) As a queen.

4. What does Shylock tell Launcelot he will not receive while working for his new master?
(a) Attention.
(b) Fair wages.
(c) Good treatment.
(d) Respect.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shylock's daughter hate herself for?

2. Which casket does the guest at Belmont choose while Bassanio is sailing there?

3. What does Gratiano tell Antonio not to become at the end of the book?

4. Where is the person coming from whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?

5. Why has no suitor yet tried to choose one of the chests?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Shylock tell his daughter to do during the masquerade?

2. What is Jessica so ashamed of herself for?

3. What does Portia say to the Moroccan prince when he asks her to judge him by his beauty?

4. Who does Jessica want to marry, and why would her father oppose of this?

5. Why does Launcelot want to leave Shylock as his master?

6. What do the men discussing the masquerade say they need for the ball?

7. What does Jessica say she hopes will happen as her father leaves the house on the night of the masquerade?

8. How does Antonio feel at the beginning of the play and why?

9. Who does Jessica say she is so sad to see leave, and why?

10. What do Salarino and Gratiano say about love while they is waiting for Lorenzo to arrive at the masquerade?

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