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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about the lead box intrigues Bassanio?
(a) It looks well worn.
(b) It has a strange and dull beauty to it.
(c) It seems so common.
(d) It looks dangerous.

2. What does Portia offer to give to satisfy Antonio's debt to Shylock?
(a) 20 times the debt.
(b) A title of nobility and some land.
(c) 2 times the debt.
(d) A casket ful of jewels.

3. What did Portia's father want to determine through his test of chests?
(a) The character of the suitors.
(b) The sincerity of the suitors.
(c) The courage of the suitors.
(d) The intent of the suitors.

4. Where does the Moroccan prince first touch land?
(a) Rome.
(b) Venice.
(c) Sparta.
(d) Belmont.

5. What does The Moroccan Prince think Portia does not like about him?
(a) His dark skin.
(b) His clothing.
(c) His ego.
(d) His reputation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion does Antonio follow?

2. How is Bassanio related to Antonio?

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

4. Who does Launcelot want to work for?

5. Why does Bassanio need to borrow something from Antonio at the beginning of the book?

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