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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?
(a) A living legend.
(b) A book.
(c) A dream.
(d) A staged play.

2. Why has no suitor yet tried to choose one of the chests?
(a) Portia's dowry is insufficient.
(b) They will not be allowed to ever marry if they choose incorrectly.
(c) They realize that Portia is not as rich as they thought.
(d) They only wanted a free trip, not a real bride.

3. What color is the Moroccan prince wearing when he first appears on stage?
(a) Purple.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Red.

4. What does Bassanio need to borrow from Antonio at the beginning of the book?
(a) Lodging.
(b) Money.
(c) A ship.
(d) Clothing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Shylock's daughter write a letter to before Bassanio leaves Venice?

2. Why is Bassiano so nervous about Antonio signing the loan agreement?

3. What will Jessica do for Lorenzo the night of the masquerade?

4. Who does Shylock's daughter ask to deliver the letter she writes just before Bassanio leaves Venice?

5. Who is Launcelot's master?

(see the answer key)

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