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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Antonio think Shylock hates him for while he is in prison?
(a) Helping Jessica run away with Lorenzo.
(b) Helping people who hate Jews.
(c) Not dealiing fairly with Shylock in the past.
(d) Loaning money to those who can't afford it.

2. Which casket does the guest at Belmont choose while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) The lead casket.
(b) The silver casket.
(c) The brass casket.
(d) The gold casket.

3. Who is meant to pick a husband for Portia?
(a) Her godfather.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Herself.

4. How is Jessica dressed when she arrives at the masquerade?
(a) As a queen.
(b) In a flowing gown and intricate mask.
(c) As a page.
(d) As a servant.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Jessica so annoyed about when she arrives at the masquerade?

4. What is Jessica afraid to do for Lorenzo at the masquerade?

5. Why does Jessica return to her house before the masquerade?

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