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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of Portia's lady in waiting?
(a) Nelissa.
(b) Natalia.
(c) Nerissa.
(d) Naomi.

3. What does Jessica plan to do while her father is dining on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Run away with Lorenzo.
(b) Ask him to convert to Christianity with her.
(c) Sneak out and attend the masquerade.
(d) Drug his food with a sleeping draught.

4. What religion does Shylock's daughter follow?
(a) Puritan.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Christian.

5. Why would Shylock not approve of his daughter's choice in husband?
(a) He is too young.
(b) He is not wealthy.
(c) He is not Jewish.
(d) He is known to be disloyal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Moroccan prince first touch land?

2. What new reason does Shylock have to hate Bassanio on the night of the masquerade?

3. How is Jessica dressed when she arrives at the masquerade?

4. What did Portia's father want to determine through his test of chests?

5. What does Gratiano tell Antonio not to become at the end of the book?

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