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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 Portia give Bassanio as a token of her love?
(a) A crown.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A book.
(d) A ring.

2. How does Shylock plan to use the pound of flesh he will get from Antonio?
(a) A trophy.
(b) Fish bait.
(c) Horsefeed.
(d) Garden fertilizer.

3. How does Portia react when she sees what is in the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?
(a) She thanks him for his good nature and bids him farewel..
(b) She joins in laughing about the joke.
(c) She is frightened by his anger.
(d) She is glad he chose wrong.

4. What religion does Shylock's daughter want to follow?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Christian.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Puritan.

5. What is Shylock worried will happen during the masquerade?
(a) His things will be stolen.
(b) A drunken man will come to hurt Jessica.
(c) Chaos will ensue.
(d) He will forget his Jewish upbringing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men lack for the upcoming masquerade?

2. How much money did Jessica spend in one night?

3. Where are the rules for Portia's suitors listed?

4. What does the inscription on the silver casket say it holds?

5. Where does Portia's cousin live?

(see the answer key)

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