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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 does Launcelot tease his father about when he sees him on the street?
(a) His bad jokes.
(b) Not recognizing his own son.
(c) His lack of money or occupation.
(d) His mismatched clothing.

2. What has lowered the interest rates on loans in Venice?
(a) Generous lending.
(b) Late payments.
(c) Unexpected poverty.
(d) War.

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

4. What is the name of Portia's lady in waiting?
(a) Nerissa.
(b) Natalia.
(c) Naomi.
(d) Nelissa.

5. Who is the first person to attempt choosing one of the chests?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Lorenzo.
(c) An English duke.
(d) The Moroccan prince.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where will Shylock be dining on the night of the masquerade?

3. What physical ailment does Launcelot's father have?

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

5. Who does Lorenzo give his letter to after reading it?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Gratiano decide to not attend the masquerade he has been looking forward to?

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

3. What is Bassanio's response to the men who want to travel with him when he leaves Venice?

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

5. What is Portia so upset about when she is first seen in this book?

6. How has Portia felt about some of her past suitors?

7. How does Jessica look when she arrives at the masquerade?

8. What is Jessica so ashamed of herself for?

9. What reason did the Moroccan prince give for choosing the casket he chose?

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

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