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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 is Antonio sad when Shylock has realized his daughter is gone?
(a) He misses Bassanio.
(b) He is sad for Shylock's loss.
(c) He heard about his wrecked ships.
(d) He is in love with Jessica.

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

3. Who does Shylock's daughter ask to deliver the letter she writes just before Bassanio leaves Venice?
(a) Launcelot.
(b) Bassanio.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Gobbo.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Portia tell her lady in waiting she is tired of the world?

2. What is Shylock worried will happen during the masquerade?

3. Why does Jessica return to her house before the masquerade?

4. What did the Moroccan Prince think many men desired?

5. What does Portia give Bassanio as a token of her love?

(see the answer key)

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