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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 does Shylock say will happen to Jessica due to her betrayal?
(a) She will be dishonored by the synogogue.
(b) She will be sent to hell.
(c) She will be stripped of her title and her inheritance.
(d) She is disowned.

2. Why does Portia want Bassanio to wait to choose his casket?
(a) He doesn't want him to choose incorrectly.
(b) She doesn't want him to choose correctly.
(c) She wants him to get to know her better.
(d) She feels it inappropriate to let him choose so soon.

3. What is the title of the second guest at Belmont while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) Duke.
(b) Prince.
(c) Earl.
(d) Lord.

4. Which of these is NOT a fault Portia saw in some of her past suitors?
(a) No humor.
(b) Insensitivity.
(c) Ego.
(d) Ignorance.

5. Who does Launcelot want to work for?
(a) Antonio.
(b) Shylock.
(c) Portia.
(d) Bassanio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion does Shylock follow?

2. What is the consequence of a suitor choosing the wrong chest?

3. Why is Antonio sad when Shylock has realized his daughter is gone?

4. What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?

5. What does Launcelot tease his father about when he sees him on the street?

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