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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. Which casket does the guest at Belmont choose while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) The gold casket.
(b) The lead casket.
(c) The silver casket.
(d) The brass casket.

2. Who does Shylock say has never had sympathy for him?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Any of the other merchants.
(d) Lorenzo.

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

4. Who does Antonio plead for mercy from?
(a) Tubal.
(b) The jailer.
(c) Shylock.
(d) The duke.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Moroccan Prince think many men desired?

2. What does Antonio think Shylock hates him for while he is in prison?

3. Where is Bassanio heading to after speaking with Gratiano?

4. What does Shylock say will happen if the duke does not uphold the contract between Shylock and Antonio?

5. Why does Launcelot think his master is a devil?

(see the answer key)

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