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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which casket does the second suitor choose?
(a) The silver casket.
(b) The brass casket.
(c) The jewel encrusted casket.
(d) The lead casket.

2. What does Launcelot tease his father about when he sees him on the street?
(a) His lack of money or occupation.
(b) His mismatched clothing.
(c) His bad jokes.
(d) Not recognizing his own son.

3. How much interest is being charged on the loan to Bassanio?
(a) Five Percent.
(b) None.
(c) Ten percent.
(d) Twenty Percent.

4. Why does the second suitor choose to forgo the gold casket?
(a) Portia is not rich enough.
(b) Portia is not kind enough.
(c) Portia is not beautiful enough.
(d) Portia is not smart enough.

5. What is found inside the casket chosen by the second suitor to Portia while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) A picture of a fool and a poem.
(b) A skull and a poem.
(c) A picture of Portia.
(d) A sack of jewels.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Lorenzo love?

3. What is Launcelot's occupation?

4. Why is Bassiano so nervous about Antonio signing the loan agreement?

5. What physical ailment does Launcelot's father have?

(see the answer key)

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