The Merchant of Venice Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 134 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Merchant of Venice Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 134 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Why does Gratiano not attend the masquerade?
(a) He is summoned to help Antonio.
(b) He falls suddenly ill.
(c) He does not want to be seen with Jessica.
(d) Bassanio sets sail when the wind changes.

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

3. Why has Shylock chosen to dine where he is on the night of the masquerade?
(a) To spite Bassanio.
(b) To keep an eye on his competition.
(c) To take comfort with friends.
(d) To avoid the noise of the celebration.

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

5. Why does Jessica return to her house before the masquerade?
(a) To find some more money.
(b) To leave a note for her father.
(c) To lock it up.
(d) To change her clothes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is a guest at Belmont while Bassanio is sailing for it?

3. What does Portia hope other suitors like the Prince will do when they come to woo her?

4. Who does Lorenzo love?

5. Why is guaranteeing this loan so dangerous to Antonio?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Shylock say it is so brave of Antonio to guarantee a loan for Bassanio at this time?

3. What is Jessica so ashamed of herself for?

4. What is the consequence of a suitor for Portia's hand choosing the wrong chest?

5. What does Lorenzo plan to do before the masquerade?

6. What does Jessica ask Launcelot to do before he leaves Venice?

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

8. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?

9. What does Launcelot do when he sees his father on the streets?

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

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