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Grade 9 Plays
What role does Launcelot play in Jessica’s plans?
  1. He convinces her to stay with Shylock.
  2. He helps by delivering her letter to Lorenzo.
  3. He arranges her marriage to Lorenzo.
  4. He assists her in running away from Belmont.
Grade 9 Plays
What condition does Bassanio place on Gratiano’s request?
  1. Gratiano must pledge loyalty to Bassanio
  2. Gratiano must tame his wild behavior
  3. Gratiano must prove his intentions to Portia
  4. Gratiano must repay his debts before leaving
Grade 9 Plays
Where is Shylock going after leaving his house?
  1. To meet Lorenzo
  2. To attend dinner
  3. To discuss business with Bassanio
  4. To prepare for a trial
Grade 9 Plays
Why does Antonio believe the loan will not be a problem?
  1. He has secured additional funding elsewhere.
  2. He trusts Shylock’s kindness.
  3. He expects his ships to return with wealth within two months.
  4. He plans to repay the debt immediately.
Grade 9 Plays
Why does Shylock dislike Antonio?
  1. Antonio competes with him in trade.
  2. Antonio publicly denounces Shylock and lends money without interest.
  3. Antonio has cheated Shylock in the past.
  4. Antonio is a more successful moneylender.
Grade 9 Plays
What is the significance of the prince’s choice of the gold casket?
  1. It shows his wisdom in choosing the most precious metal.
  2. It reflects his folly in associating beauty with gold.
  3. It indicates his wealth and status.
  4. It proves his sincerity in pursuing Portia.
Grade 9 Plays
What explanation do Salarino and Solanio initially suggest for Antonio's sadness?
  1. His fear of losing his wealth through his investments.
  2. His unrequited love.
  3. A recent argument with Bassanio.
  4. Gratiano's criticism of him.
Grade 9 Plays
What does Gratiano ask Bassanio for?
  1. Permission to accompany him to Belmont
  2. A loan to buy gifts for Portia
  3. A chance to court Nerissa
  4. A share in the profits of Bassanio’s ventures
Grade 9 Plays
What does Antonio say about Shylock’s newfound generosity?
  1. Antonio expresses gratitude to Shylock.
  2. Antonio cynically remarks that Shylock “grows kind” like a Christian.
  3. Antonio warns Bassanio to stay cautious.
  4. Antonio praises Shylock’s honesty.
Grade 9 Plays
What is Jessica’s reaction to Shylock’s departure?
  1. She regrets her plans to leave
  2. She is indifferent to his leaving
  3. She bids him farewell, thinking he will lose a daughter and she, a father
  4. She decides to confess her plans to him
Grade 9 Plays
What warning does Shylock give to Launcelot about his new master, Bassanio?
  1. Bassanio will be stricter than Shylock.
  2. Bassanio will be more generous than Shylock.
  3. Bassanio will overwork him.
  4. Bassanio will let him overeat and oversleep.
Grade 9 Plays
What personal feelings does Shylock harbor toward Antonio?
  1. Respect and admiration
  2. Hatred and resentment
  3. Envy and jealousy
  4. Indifference and apathy
Grade 9 Plays
What does Jessica hope to achieve by marrying Lorenzo?
  1. Wealth and social status.
  2. Escape from her father and conversion to Christianity.
  3. A better relationship with her father.
  4. A life of adventure and travel.
Grade 9 Plays
What does Portia hope after the prince’s departure?
  1. That all her suitors choose the gold casket
  2. That all men of his complexion choose incorrectly
  3. That another suitor will arrive soon
  4. That the leaden casket is chosen next
Grade 9 Plays
How does Bassanio respond to Launcelot’s request to be his servant?
  1. He refuses him outright
  2. He accepts after some confusion
  3. He considers it but declines
  4. He assigns him to Gratiano
Grade 9 Plays
Why does Antonio appear sad at the beginning of the scene?
  1. He is worried about his love life.
  2. He is sad without knowing the reason.
  3. His trade ships have been lost at sea.
  4. His friends have abandoned him.
Grade 9 Plays
What justification does Shylock give for proposing a pound of flesh as the penalty?
  1. He claims it is a harmless jest.
  2. He believes Antonio can easily avoid the penalty.
  3. He wants to earn Antonio’s trust.
  4. He seeks revenge for Antonio’s insults.
Grade 9 Plays
She must leave her father’s house immediately
  1. Hardworking and loyal
  2. Kind but lazy and inefficient
  3. Dishonest and disobedient
  4. Intelligent but untrustworthy
Grade 9 Plays
How does Lorenzo feel about the plan by the end of the scene?
  1. Anxious about its success
  2. Confident and excited about the evening’s outcome
  3. Doubtful about Jessica’s commitment
  4. Worried that Gratiano might interfere
Grade 9 Plays
How does Jessica describe her relationship with Shylock?
  1. As distant and irreparable.
  2. As being his daughter by blood, not actions.
  3. As one of mutual respect.
  4. As a close bond.
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