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Answer:
Bassanio rejects the gold casket because he is aware that European moral iconographies repudiate earthly wealth (though, ironically, Bassanio is a poor illustration of the principle).
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Hypothesis is a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. Theory is a contemplative and rational type of abstract generalizing thinking or the result of such thinking. Apparently, if the hypothesis is proven it would become a theory.
Sorry for such late an answer, but I believe its A) Predicate Nominative.