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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 is inside the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?
(a) A picture of a fool.
(b) A picture of Portia.
(c) A skull and a poem.
(d) Two wedding rings.

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

3. What physical ailment does Launcelot's father have?
(a) Lameness.
(b) Blindness.
(c) Deafness.
(d) Baldness.

4. Why does the second suitor choose to forgo the gold casket?
(a) Portia is not smart enough.
(b) Portia is not beautiful enough.
(c) Portia is not rich enough.
(d) Portia is not kind enough.

5. Where is the person coming from whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?
(a) Morocco.
(b) France.
(c) Brittain.
(d) Venice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Launcelot's occupation?

2. What does Portia hope other suitors like the Prince will do when they come to woo her?

3. What does Launcelot do that breaks up the discussion about the masquerade?

4. Why does Portia say it does not matter how she judges him?

5. Whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?

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