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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will the correct suitor find inside the correct item in order to win Portia's hand in marriage?
(a) A marriage certificate.
(b) Portia's picture.
(c) Wedding rings.
(d) The key to the master bedroom.

2. What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?
(a) A loan he just took out.
(b) His merchandise.
(c) His mother.
(d) His melancholy.

3. What do Portia's suitors have to choose from in order to win her hand in marriage?
(a) Chests.
(b) Goblets.
(c) Crowns.
(d) Purses.

4. Why is Launcelot leaving Venice?
(a) He has a shipment to watch over.
(b) He has business over seas.
(c) He fears Shylock has figured out his plans with his daughter.
(d) He is now employed by Bassanio.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Antonio sad when Shylock has realized his daughter is gone?

2. What is Jessica's response to Launcelot's concern for her?

3. What does Lorenzo apologize for when he arrives at the masquerade?

4. Who of the following is not a merchant in Venice?

5. What does Shylock warn the jailer not to do?

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