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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. What is the guest at Belmont doing while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) Dining and Talking.
(b) Courting Portia.
(c) Choosing between the caskets.
(d) Preparing to leave.

2. Who does Shylock's daughter want to marry?
(a) Launcelot.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Bassanio.

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

4. How is Bassanio related to Antonio?
(a) Bassanio is his cousin.
(b) Bassanio is his best friend.
(c) Bassanio is his uncle.
(d) Bassanio is his brother.

5. What does Portia really not like about the Moroccan Prince?
(a) His clothing.
(b) His reputation.
(c) His ego.
(d) His dark skin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money did Jessica spend in one night?

2. What religion does Shylock's daughter follow?

3. Why does Gratiano say Jessica is not a true Jew?

4. Where is the second guest at Belmont from while Bassanio is sailing there?

5. What is Jessica so annoyed about when she arrives at the masquerade?

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