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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bassanio need to borrow something from Antonio at the beginning of the book?
(a) To save some time.
(b) To hide his identity.
(c) To woo a woman.
(d) To reach his home.

2. What is found inside the casket chosen by the second suitor to Portia while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) A picture of a fool and a poem.
(b) A sack of jewels.
(c) A skull and a poem.
(d) A picture of Portia.

3. What religion does Shylock's daughter follow?
(a) Puritan.
(b) Christian.
(c) Jewish.
(d) Muslim.

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

5. What does Jessica plan to do while her father is dining on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Ask him to convert to Christianity with her.
(b) Run away with Lorenzo.
(c) Drug his food with a sleeping draught.
(d) Sneak out and attend the masquerade.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?

2. Who does Launcelot want to work for?

3. What did Jessica do with her mother's ring?

4. Who does Lorenzo give his letter to after reading it?

5. What does the Moroccan want Portia to judge him by?

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