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

2. Who does Antonio plead for mercy from?
(a) Tubal.
(b) The jailer.
(c) The duke.
(d) Shylock.

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

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

5. What does Shylock warn the jailer not to do?
(a) Be sympathetic towards Antonio.
(b) Forget who he is working for.
(c) Be a witness for Antonio's case.
(d) Divulge information to Antonio.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Launcelot's occupation?

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

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

5. What does Bassano demand of the man who begs to go on the journey with Bassanio?

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