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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How does the guest at Belmont react when he sees what is in the casket he has chosen?
(a) He leaves the scene quickly.
(b) He laughs at the wit of Portia's father.
(c) He bursts into tears.
(d) He starts raving furiously.

3. What is Launcelot's occupation?
(a) Clown.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Sailor.
(d) Servant.

4. Why does Solanio say the duke will not uphold the law?
(a) He hates Jews.
(b) He is a fair ruler.
(c) It is too cruel.
(d) He does business with Antonio.

5. What is Launcelot's father's name?
(a) Gildo.
(b) Gobbo.
(c) Goddo.
(d) Gilroy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the Moroccan Prince think many men desired?

3. What does the inscription on the lead casket say it holds?

4. Which casket does the guest at Belmont choose while Bassanio is sailing there?

5. What does Launcelot tease his father about when he sees him on the street?

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