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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. Why does Portia say it does not matter how she judges him?
(a) The choice is not hers.
(b) She will marry no one.
(c) He must make up his own mind.
(d) She already knows the kind of person he is.

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

3. What does Launcelot blame the rise of bacon on?
(a) Bacon coming into a trend.
(b) Jews being converted.
(c) Shipments of pork getting shipwrecked.
(d) Jews not eating pork.

4. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?
(a) He lends money too generously.
(b) He is not fair in his dealings.
(c) He is in love with his daughter.
(d) He is a Jew.

5. Whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?
(a) A merchant.
(b) Portia's father.
(c) Another suitor.
(d) Portia's godfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which casket does the second suitor choose?

2. Why has Shylock chosen to dine where he is on the night of the masquerade?

3. What does The Moroccan Prince think Portia does not like about him?

4. Why is Launcelot leaving Venice?

5. What physical ailment does Launcelot's father have?

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