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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is a guest at Belmont while Bassanio is sailing for it?
(a) The Earl of Norway.
(b) The Prince of Morocco.
(c) A Scottish duke.
(d) An Egyptian heir.

2. What is Launcelot's father's name?
(a) Gobbo.
(b) Gilroy.
(c) Gildo.
(d) Goddo.

3. What does Launcelot want to do when he first appears on stage?
(a) Run away from his master.
(b) Steal some money.
(c) Move out of Italy.
(d) Get married.

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

5. Who does Bassanio hire into his service before he leaves Venice?
(a) Goddo.
(b) Gratiano.
(c) Launcelot.
(d) Shylock.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Antonio think Shylock hates him for while he is in prison?

2. What is Launcelot's occupation?

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

4. What does Shylock say will happen if the duke does not uphold the contract between Shylock and Antonio?

5. What does the inscription on the silver casket say it holds?

(see the answer key)

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