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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) Portia's picture.
(b) Wedding rings.
(c) The key to the master bedroom.
(d) A marriage certificate.

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

3. Why does Portia tell her lady in waiting she is tired of the world?
(a) She is shackled by her fortune.
(b) She cannot make her own choices.
(c) War and tyranny are frustrating her.
(d) Her father and friend died.

4. What does Gratiano tell Antonio not to become at the end of the book?
(a) Castronophic.
(b) Choreophonic.
(c) Curmudgeonly.
(d) Cordiograll.

5. How is Bassanio related to Antonio?
(a) Bassanio is his cousin.
(b) Bassanio is his uncle.
(c) Bassanio is his brother.
(d) Bassanio is his best friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?

2. Who does Bassiano take out a loan from?

3. Who is Bassanio in love with?

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

5. What religion does Shylock follow?

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