View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Moroccan prince beg Portia not to judge him by?
(a) His reputation.
(b) His speech.
(c) His dark skin.
(d) His riches.

2. Why does Portia say it does not matter how she judges him?
(a) She will marry no one.
(b) The choice is not hers.
(c) He must make up his own mind.
(d) She already knows the kind of person he is.

3. Why is guaranteeing this loan so dangerous to Antonio?
(a) Antonio is not even using the money for himself.
(b) Antonio is already deep in debt.
(c) Antonio is known for defaulting on loans.
(d) All his ships are currently sailing.

4. What new reason does Shylock have to hate Bassanio on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Launcelot is working for him now.
(b) Jessica wants to marry him.
(c) He is not able to repay the loan he took out.
(d) He has been heard saying rude things about Shylock.

5. Who is present when Shylock realizes his daughter is gone?
(a) Antonio.
(b) Salarino.
(c) Gobbo.
(d) Launcelot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bassanio need to borrow from Antonio at the beginning of the book?

2. Who is Bassanio in love with?

3. What is the guest at Belmont doing while Bassanio is sailing there?

4. Who is meant to pick a husband for Portia?

5. What religion does Shylock's daughter follow?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 235 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample