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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 Portia really not like about the Moroccan Prince?
(a) His dark skin.
(b) His reputation.
(c) His ego.
(d) His clothing.
2. Where is Bassanio heading to after speaking with Gratiano?
(a) France.
(b) London.
(c) Belmont.
(d) Rome.
3. Where will Shylock be when his daughter attends the masquerade?
(a) On a business trip.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) At a worship service.
(d) Dining out.
4. What is inside the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?
(a) Two wedding rings.
(b) A picture of a fool.
(c) A picture of Portia.
(d) A skull and a poem.
5. What does Bassanio ask the man he is getting the loan from to do in order to complete the loan process?
(a) Dine with him and Antonio.
(b) Sign a contract.
(c) Shake hands on the deal.
(d) Meet at Antonio's house.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the inscription on the lead casket say it holds?
2. What does Lorenzo say Shylock's only way to Heaven will be?
3. Who is Launcelot's master?
4. What does Gratiano tell Antonio not to become at the end of the book?
5. What does Antonio ask Bassanio about when they are left alone at the beginning of the play?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Launcelot want to leave Shylock as his master?
2. What does Lorenzo say is the only way Shylock will go to Heaven?
3. What and how does Antonio compare life on earth to while he is speaking to Gratiano?
4. Who is Bassanio in love with, and what must he do to woo her?
5. What does Shylock tell his daughter to do during the masquerade?
6. How does Jessica look when she arrives at the masquerade?
7. How did Portia feel when the Prince of Morocco chose the wrong Casket?
8. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?
9. What does Bassanio ask of Antonio when they first meet in this play and how does Antonio respond?
10. What does the letter Jessica wrote to Lorenzo say?
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