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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 does Lorenzo praise Portia for after Bassanio leaves Belmont?
(a) Her strength of character.
(b) Her love.
(c) Her beauty.
(d) Her patience.

2. What does Portia request while Bassanio is choosing his casket?
(a) That he let her read the inscriptions to him.
(b) That music be played.
(c) That lunch be served.
(d) That he wait an hour.

3. What religion does Shylock's daughter follow?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Christian.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Puritan.

4. What does Shylock tell Jessica to do while he is dining on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Serve him well.
(b) Go to bed early.
(c) Lock the doors and windows.
(d) Attend with him.

5. Who is Launcelot's master?
(a) Salarino.
(b) Shylock.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Bassanio.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Bassiano take out a loan from?

2. Why is Jessica afraid to do what is asked of her at the masquerade?

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

4. How many items do Portia's suitors have to choose from to win her hand in marriage?

5. What is the name of the young lawyer who has come to Venice to help the Duke make a ruling on the case?

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