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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the money lender refuse to complete the loan process in the way Bassanio suggests?
(a) There will be pork at the table.
(b) He refuses to sign anything until he sees proof of the guarantee.
(c) He hates Antonio.
(d) He puts no credence into a handshake.

3. Who does Bassiano take out a loan from?
(a) Santino.
(b) Lorenzo.
(c) Shylock.
(d) Gratiano.

4. What religion does Antonio follow?
(a) Christian.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Puritan.
(d) Muslim.

5. What does Solanio think Antonio's sadness is about?
(a) Competition in the market.
(b) His mother's sickness.
(c) Love.
(d) Worry over his ships.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?

4. What religion does Shylock follow?

5. What does Salarino think Antonio's sadness is about?

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