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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. Where does Antonio say he last saw Lorenzo?
(a) In the marketplace.
(b) In Bassanio's ship.
(c) At the masquerade.
(d) On a gondola.

2. Who does Antonio plead for mercy from?
(a) The duke.
(b) The jailer.
(c) Tubal.
(d) Shylock.

3. Why is Antonio sad when Shylock has realized his daughter is gone?
(a) He is sad for Shylock's loss.
(b) He is in love with Jessica.
(c) He heard about his wrecked ships.
(d) He misses Bassanio.

4. What is Nerissa disguised as while she is in Venice with Portia?
(a) A servant.
(b) A merchant.
(c) A messenger.
(d) A page boy.

5. Which casket does the second suitor choose?
(a) The lead casket.
(b) The brass casket.
(c) The jewel encrusted casket.
(d) The silver casket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is found inside the casket chosen by the second suitor to Portia while Bassanio is sailing there?

2. What does the letter that Portia gives to Antonio say?

3. Which casket does Bassanio choose?

4. Why does Solanio say the duke will not uphold the law?

5. What does Launcelot do when he leaves the room after being scolded by Lorenzo at Portia's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does a servant describe the young Venetian suitor who arrives to woo Portia?

2. What does Nerissa plan to get from her husband before returning to Belmont with Portia?

3. Why is Shylock denied the money that Antonio first offered him in lieu of the pound of flesh?

4. What does Lorenzo praise Portia for after Bassanio leaves for Venice and how does Portia respond?

5. What announcement does Gratiano make after Bassanio chooses the correct casket?

6. What is found in the silver casket and how does the Prince respond to this?

7. What does Portia offer to do when they hear of Antonio's misfortune, and what does Jessica say about this plan?

8. What cheers Shylock while he is so upset about his daughter running away with a Christian?

9. What does Portia do when she finds out Bassanio gave his ring away, and how does Bassanio react to this?

10. How does Antonio try to smooth things over when Portia hears that Bassanio gave his ring away?

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