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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who of the following is NOT present to discuss the masquerade?
(a) Gratiano.
(b) Salarino.
(c) Solanio.
(d) Bassanio.

2. Where have some of Antonio's ships sunk?
(a) Off the coast of Africa.
(b) The English Channel.
(c) In the Parisian harbor.
(d) The straits of Gibraltar.

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

4. Who does Launcelot tell Jessica is coming the night of the masquerade?
(a) A Christian.
(b) A man in love.
(c) A Jew.
(d) A masked man.

5. What does Shylock tell his daughter not to do on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Attend the ball.
(b) Look out the window.
(c) Have visitors.
(d) Worry about him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Launcelot tell Jessica about who is coming to her house the night of the masquerade?

2. What does Portia offer to give to satisfy Antonio's debt to Shylock?

3. Who does Bassanio hire into his service before he leaves Venice?

4. What does Shylock tell Jessica to do while he is dining on the night of the masquerade?

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

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