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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 Shylock say will happen if the duke does not uphold the contract between Shylock and Antonio?
(a) Money will be lost.
(b) The duke will be arrested.
(c) Contracts will be broken.
(d) Business in Venice will suffer.

2. Why does Solanio say the duke will not uphold the law?
(a) He hates Jews.
(b) It is too cruel.
(c) He does business with Antonio.
(d) He is a fair ruler.

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

4. What is inside the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?
(a) Two wedding rings.
(b) A skull and a poem.
(c) A picture of a fool.
(d) A picture of Portia.

5. What physical ailment does Launcelot's father have?
(a) Blindness.
(b) Baldness.
(c) Lameness.
(d) Deafness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the inscription on the gold casket say it holds?

2. How does the guest at Belmont react when he sees what is in the casket he has chosen?

3. What is Launcelot's father's name?

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

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

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