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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Antonio plead for mercy from?
2. Where does Antonio say he last saw Lorenzo?
3. What does Portia give Bassanio as a token of her love?
4. What does Launcelot tell Jessica he is worried about her for?
5. What does Shylock say will happen if the duke does not uphold the contract between Shylock and Antonio?
Short Essay Questions
1. What announcement does Gratiano make after Bassanio chooses the correct casket?
2. Who is Shylock forced to deed his property to, and why is Portia so happy about this?
3. Why are Salarino and Solanio so worried about Antonio when Shylock realizes his daughter has run away?
4. What does Portia offer to do when they hear of Antonio's misfortune, and what does Jessica say about this plan?
5. What cheers Shylock while he is so upset about his daughter running away with a Christian?
6. What does Lorenzo ask Jessica about Portia, and how does she respond?
7. Why is Shylock denied the money that Antonio first offered him in lieu of the pound of flesh?
8. What does Shylock refuse to allow in the courtroom as Antonio gives his pound of flesh, and why?
9. What does Portia tell Nerissa after they leave Belmont?
10. Why is Launcelot so worried about Jessica, and what does he think her only hope is?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Power and greed are two common themes in this play. Where do they appear and how do they differ in their manifestations?
Essay Topic 2
Mercy and justice are two themes that play a huge role in this play. Where are these themes present and which characters are most affected by them?
Essay Topic 3
Sacrifice is a theme that was very prevalent in this play. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?
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