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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. Which casket does the guest at Belmont choose while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) The lead casket.
(b) The silver casket.
(c) The gold casket.
(d) The brass casket.

2. What does Shylock say will happen if the duke does not uphold the contract between Shylock and Antonio?
(a) The duke will be arrested.
(b) Business in Venice will suffer.
(c) Money will be lost.
(d) Contracts will be broken.

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

5. What does the inscription on the silver casket say it holds?
(a) What many men want.
(b) A risky investment.
(c) What he deserves.
(d) A joy beyond all measure.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is a guest at Belmont while Bassanio is sailing for it?

2. Who does Bassanio hire into his service before he leaves Venice?

3. What does Antonio think Shylock hates him for while he is in prison?

4. What is Launcelot's father's name?

5. Who does Launcelot want to work for?

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