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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. How does the guest at Belmont react when he sees what is in the casket he has chosen?
(a) He starts raving furiously.
(b) He laughs at the wit of Portia's father.
(c) He leaves the scene quickly.
(d) He bursts into tears.

2. Why does Launcelot think his master is a devil?
(a) He is Jewish.
(b) He lies openly.
(c) He is cruel.
(d) He seems muddled in the head.

3. What is Launcelot's father's name?
(a) Gobbo.
(b) Goddo.
(c) Gildo.
(d) Gilroy.

4. Who does Bassanio hire into his service before he leaves Venice?
(a) Gratiano.
(b) Launcelot.
(c) Shylock.
(d) Goddo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Launcelot tease his father about when he sees him on the street?

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

3. What is inside the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?

4. What does Shylock warn the jailer not to do?

5. What reason does the guest at Belmont give for his choice of caskets?

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