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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. Who does Shylock's daughter want to marry?
(a) Launcelot.
(b) Bassanio.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Antonio.

2. What is the name of Shylock's daughter?
(a) Jaslene.
(b) Jennifer.
(c) Jessica.
(d) Josilyn.

3. Who is meant to pick a husband for Portia?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Herself.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her godfather.

4. What does the Moroccan prince beg Portia not to judge him by?
(a) His dark skin.
(b) His riches.
(c) His speech.
(d) His reputation.

5. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?
(a) He is not fair in his dealings.
(b) He is a Jew.
(c) He is in love with his daughter.
(d) He lends money too generously.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did one of Portia's suitors have too much fondness for?

3. What does the money lender want if the loan that Bassanio needs cannot be repaid?

4. What does the Moroccan want Portia to judge him by?

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

(see the answer key)

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