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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. What is the consequence of a suitor choosing the wrong chest?
(a) He cannot speak of marriage to any other woman.
(b) He must pledge his allegiance to Portia's household.
(c) He must pay the price.
(d) He is sworn to secrecy.

2. What does The Moroccan Prince think Portia does not like about him?
(a) His ego.
(b) His reputation.
(c) His clothing.
(d) His dark skin.

3. Whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?
(a) Portia's father.
(b) Portia's godfather.
(c) A merchant.
(d) Another suitor.

4. Where is the person coming from whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?
(a) France.
(b) Venice.
(c) Morocco.
(d) Brittain.

5. Who does Shylock's daughter write a letter to before Bassanio leaves Venice?
(a) Lorenzo.
(b) Launcelot.
(c) Bassanio.
(d) Portia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion does Shylock's daughter follow?

2. What does Shylock's daughter hate herself for?

3. Who does Bassiano take out a loan from?

4. What does Bassanio ask the man he is getting the loan from to do in order to complete the loan process?

5. Who does Launcelot want to work for?

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