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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has no suitor yet tried to choose one of the chests?
(a) They only wanted a free trip, not a real bride.
(b) Portia's dowry is insufficient.
(c) They will not be allowed to ever marry if they choose incorrectly.
(d) They realize that Portia is not as rich as they thought.

2. What does Bassano demand of the man who begs to go on the journey with Bassanio?
(a) His cooking skills.
(b) A contract.
(c) His best behavior.
(d) Half the cost of using the ship.

3. What does Shylock's daughter hate herself for?
(a) Being too stubborn to see the truth about Launcelot.
(b) Wanting to turn her back on her religion.
(c) Not taking after her mother in looks.
(d) Being ashamed of her father.

4. Who is Shylock's daughter sad to see leave?
(a) Gilroy.
(b) Bassanio.
(c) Launcelot.
(d) Shylock.

5. Who is Launcelot's master?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Salarino.
(d) Shylock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first person to attempt choosing one of the chests?

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

3. What does the Moroccan prince beg Portia not to judge him by?

4. What will the correct suitor find inside the correct item in order to win Portia's hand in marriage?

5. Why is guaranteeing this loan so dangerous to Antonio?

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