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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. Who is meant to pick a husband for Portia?
(a) Herself.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her godfather.

2. Why does the money lender refuse to complete the loan process in the way Bassanio suggests?
(a) He hates Antonio.
(b) He puts no credence into a handshake.
(c) He refuses to sign anything until he sees proof of the guarantee.
(d) There will be pork at the table.

3. What religion does Antonio follow?
(a) Puritan.
(b) Christian.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Jewish.

4. What did one of Portia's suitors have too much fondness for?
(a) His horse.
(b) His money.
(c) His looks.
(d) Her lady in waiting.

5. What does Shylock tell his daughter not to do on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Attend the ball.
(b) Worry about him.
(c) Have visitors.
(d) Look out the window.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the inscription on the gold casket say it holds?

2. Why is Antonio not worried about his wealth at the beginning of the play?

3. How is Bassanio related to Antonio?

4. What does Launcelot do that breaks up the discussion about the masquerade?

5. What does Bassano demand of the man who begs to go on the journey with Bassanio?

(see the answer key)

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