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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) Purses.
(b) Goblets.
(c) Crowns.
(d) Chests.

2. Who is Bassanio in love with?
(a) Pattea.
(b) Portia.
(c) Prenatia.
(d) Placius.

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

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

5. What is the name of Portia's lady in waiting?
(a) Natalia.
(b) Nelissa.
(c) Nerissa.
(d) Naomi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bassano demand of the man who begs to go on the journey with Bassanio?

2. Where is Bassanio heading to after speaking with Gratiano?

3. What does The Moroccan Prince think Portia does not like about him?

4. How many servants are attending the Moroccan prince?

5. What did Portia's father want to determine through his test of chests?

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