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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. How many servants are attending the Moroccan prince?
(a) 16.
(b) 4.
(c) 8.
(d) 12.

2. Who begs to travel with Bassanio on his journey before he leaves Venice?
(a) Gobbo.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Launcelot.
(d) Gratiano.

3. Why does Portia tell her lady in waiting she is tired of the world?
(a) She cannot make her own choices.
(b) Her father and friend died.
(c) War and tyranny are frustrating her.
(d) She is shackled by her fortune.

4. What is the name of Shylock's daughter?
(a) Jennifer.
(b) Jaslene.
(c) Josilyn.
(d) Jessica.

5. Who does Shylock's daughter write a letter to before Bassanio leaves Venice?
(a) Portia.
(b) Bassanio.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Launcelot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Moroccan prince beg Portia not to judge him by?

2. Which of these is NOT a fault Portia saw in some of her past suitors?

3. What does Bassanio ask the man he is getting the loan from to do in order to complete the loan process?

4. Where is Bassanio heading to after speaking with Gratiano?

5. What is Launcelot's father's name?

(see the answer key)

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