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2. When Shylock enters the courtroom what does the Duke suggest has been
Shylock’s plan all along?
A) to exact the forfeiture of the bond
B) not to arrive at court
C) to accept payment late from Antonio
D) in the end, to show great mercy toward Antonio
11. As Antonio prepares his bosom for cutting what does he hold on to?
A) a bible
B) Shylock’s bond
C) Bassanio’s hand
D) a crucifix
16. What will happen to Shylock if he takes anything more or less than exactly one
pound of flesh?
A) nothing
B) he dies and all of his belongings are to be confiscated by the state
C) Antonio will be allowed to cut a pound of flesh from Shylock
D) the bond will be torn up
21. What does Bassanio offer “Balthasar” once the trial is over?
A) the 3,000 ducats owed to Shylock
B) to take Balthasar to meet Portia
C) a ride back to Padua.
D) to take Balthasar to dinner.
22. What two things does Portia ask of Gratiano and Bassanio?
A) a ring and a monkey
B) money and a letter of recommendation
C) a ring and a handshake
D) gloves and a ring
23. Who tells Bassanio to give “Balthasar” what “he” asks for?
A) Lorenzo
B) Gratiano
C) Antonio
D) The Duke
24. How does Nerissa respond when Gratiano delivers Portia Bassanio’s ring?
A) She slaps him.
B) She says that she will try to get Gratiano to give up his ring too.
C) She says that Gratiano better not give away their monkey.
D) She says that Gratiano better not give away their money.
1–D
2–D
3–C
4–C
5–B
6–B
7–C
8–A
9–B
10 – B
11 – C
12 – D
13 – C
14 – C
15 – C
16 – B
17 – C
18 – D
19 – D
20 – A
21 – A
22 – D
23 – C
24 – B
25 – A