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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. What does the inscription on the gold casket say it holds?
(a) A risky investment.
(b) A joy beyond all measure.
(c) What he deserves.
(d) What many men want.

2. Who is the first person to attempt choosing one of the chests?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) The Moroccan prince.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) An English duke.

3. How much money did Jessica spend in one night?
(a) 8 ducats.
(b) 8000 ducats.
(c) 800 ducats.
(d) 80 ducats.

4. How does Shylock's daughter know Launcelot?
(a) He does business often with her father.
(b) He was her father's servant.
(c) He has been courting her.
(d) He is a very popular figure in the area.

5. Who does Launcelot tell Jessica is coming the night of the masquerade?
(a) A Jew.
(b) A masked man.
(c) A man in love.
(d) A Christian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the guest at Belmont doing while Bassanio is sailing there?

2. What does Lorenzo say he will be doing on the night of the masquerade?

3. What does Portia really not like about the Moroccan Prince?

4. Where are the rules for Portia's suitors listed?

5. What religion does Shylock's daughter follow?

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