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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Portia's suitors have to choose from in order to win her hand in marriage?
(a) Chests.
(b) Purses.
(c) Crowns.
(d) Goblets.

2. Why does Launcelot think his master is a devil?
(a) He is Jewish.
(b) He lies openly.
(c) He seems muddled in the head.
(d) He is cruel.

3. What did Portia's father want to determine through his test of chests?
(a) The intent of the suitors.
(b) The sincerity of the suitors.
(c) The character of the suitors.
(d) The courage of the suitors.

4. Which of these is NOT a fault Portia saw in some of her past suitors?
(a) No humor.
(b) Ego.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Insensitivity.

5. What does the Moroccan want Portia to judge him by?
(a) His beauty.
(b) His love.
(c) His kind heart.
(d) His actions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Antonio not worried about his wealth at the beginning of the play?

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

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

4. What does Gratiano tell Antonio not to become at the end of the book?

5. What does Bassanio need to borrow from Antonio at the beginning of the book?

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