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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Shylock chosen to dine where he is on the night of the masquerade?
(a) To avoid the noise of the celebration.
(b) To spite Bassanio.
(c) To take comfort with friends.
(d) To keep an eye on his competition.

2. Who does Antonio plead for mercy from?
(a) The duke.
(b) The jailer.
(c) Tubal.
(d) Shylock.

3. Who does Shylock petition for help when he sees that his daughter is gone?
(a) The governor.
(b) The prince.
(c) The king.
(d) The duke.

4. Why would Shylock not approve of his daughter's choice in husband?
(a) He is not wealthy.
(b) He is known to be disloyal.
(c) He is not Jewish.
(d) He is too young.

5. Who does Portia leave in charge of her house when she leaves?
(a) A suitor who arrived too late.
(b) Lorenzo and Jessica.
(c) Her servants.
(d) Nerissa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Portia request while Bassanio is choosing his casket?

2. Which of these is NOT a fault Portia saw in some of her past suitors?

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

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

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

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