Ch3 - Questions about Lorenzo and Jessica

Why were Lorenzo and his friends arguing at the beginning of the scene?

• They didn’t want to attend Bassanio’s dinner.

• They were trying to decide whether to wear costumes.

• They were lost in the streets of Venice.

• They were choosing a gift for Jessica.

What problem did the group face regarding the masque?

• They didn’t have enough music.

• They were missing food for the party.

• They didn’t have a torchbearer.

• They had invited too many guests.

What caused Lorenzo to smile when Launcelot arrived?

• He saw Jessica in the street.

• He had just been complimented by Graziano.

• He received a letter from Jessica.

• He found a costume for the party.

What plan did Jessica make to escape her father’s house?

• She would leave while Shylock was asleep.

• She would use a secret tunnel with Lorenzo.

• She would dress as a boy and leave with gold and jewels.

• She would pretend to be a torchbearer for Shylock.

How did Shylock feel about going to Bassanio’s dinner?

• Excited to meet new people.

• Nervous about the entertainment.

• Indifferent and relaxed.

• Reluctant and suspicious.

What warning did Shylock give Jessica before leaving the house?

• To dress like a boy and run away.

• To be friendly to Bassanio’s friends.

• To lock the doors and ignore masked Christians.

• To prepare dinner for Lorenzo.

What did Jessica throw down from the window to Lorenzo?

• A letter and a flower.

• A casket with gold and jewels.

• Her father’s keys.

• A torch and a mask.

What news did Antonio bring to the group after Jessica’s escape?

• Bassanio had been robbed.

• Shylock was returning home.

• The dinner was cancelled; the ship was leaving.

• Jessica had been caught by her father.

What condition did Portia remind the Prince of Morocco about?

• He must marry her immediately if he wins.

• If he chose the wrong casket, he could never marry another.

• He had to give gold to her father.

• He could only choose one casket after midnight.

Why did the Prince of Morocco choose the gold casket?

• He believed it reflected Portia’s great value.

• He was told by a servant to pick it.

• He thought it contained money.

• He had seen Portia looking at it earlier.