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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shylock's daughter hate herself for?
(a) Being ashamed of her father.
(b) Wanting to turn her back on her religion.
(c) Not taking after her mother in looks.
(d) Being too stubborn to see the truth about Launcelot.

2. Who does Bassiano take out a loan from?
(a) Gratiano.
(b) Shylock.
(c) Santino.
(d) Lorenzo.

3. Why has no suitor yet tried to choose one of the chests?
(a) They only wanted a free trip, not a real bride.
(b) They will not be allowed to ever marry if they choose incorrectly.
(c) They realize that Portia is not as rich as they thought.
(d) Portia's dowry is insufficient.

4. How much money will Antonio earn when his investments come to fruition?
(a) Ten times the amount of the loan.
(b) Three times the loan amount.
(c) Twice the amount of the loan.
(d) The exact amount of the loan.

5. Where is Bassanio heading to after speaking with Gratiano?
(a) London.
(b) France.
(c) Belmont.
(d) Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will the correct suitor find inside the correct item in order to win Portia's hand in marriage?

2. What do Portia's suitors have to choose from in order to win her hand in marriage?

3. What did one of Portia's suitors have too much fondness for?

4. What religion does Shylock's daughter want to follow?

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

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