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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Portia hope other suitors like the Prince will do when they come to woo her?
(a) Choose the worng casket.
(b) Leave without a fight.
(c) Pay closer attention to the clues.
(d) Choose the right casket.

2. Who is a guest at Belmont while Bassanio is sailing for it?
(a) An Egyptian heir.
(b) The Prince of Morocco.
(c) A Scottish duke.
(d) The Earl of Norway.

3. What reason does the guest at Belmont give for his choice of caskets?
(a) He knows many men have wooed Portia.
(b) He feels he deserves Portia's hand in marriage.
(c) He wants joy more than money.
(d) He is willing to risk all to have Portia.

4. What did the Moroccan Prince think many men desired?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Portia.
(c) Joy.
(d) Gold.

5. What does the inscription on the silver casket say it holds?
(a) What he deserves.
(b) A joy beyond all measure.
(c) A risky investment.
(d) What many men want.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Portia react when she sees what is in the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?

2. What does Launcelot want to do when he first appears on stage?

3. Who does Shylock say has never had sympathy for him?

4. What is Launcelot's occupation?

5. What does the inscription on the lead casket say it holds?

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