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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will the correct suitor find inside the correct item in order to win Portia's hand in marriage?
(a) The key to the master bedroom.
(b) A marriage certificate.
(c) Wedding rings.
(d) Portia's picture.

2. What does Antonio ask Bassanio about when they are left alone at the beginning of the play?
(a) How his father has been.
(b) How long he will be in town.
(c) Where he is going.
(d) Who he loves.

3. What do Portia's suitors have to choose from in order to win her hand in marriage?
(a) Chests.
(b) Purses.
(c) Goblets.
(d) Crowns.

4. What does the money lender want if the loan that Bassanio needs cannot be repaid?
(a) A pound of flesh.
(b) A portion of Antonio's company.
(c) A signed deed of Antnio's land.
(d) A promise that Antonio will never touch his daughter.

5. Why is Bassiano so nervous about Antonio signing the loan agreement?
(a) The cost is too high.
(b) The villain is being nice.
(c) He fears for Antonio's reputation.
(d) He feels guilty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Portia tell her lady in waiting she is tired of the world?

2. What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?

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

4. What was one of Portia's suitors addicted to?

5. Who does Bassiano take out a loan from?

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