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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 Portia hope other suitors like the Prince will do when they come to woo her?
(a) Leave without a fight.
(b) Pay closer attention to the clues.
(c) Choose the right casket.
(d) Choose the worng casket.

2. Where is Bassanio heading to after speaking with Gratiano?
(a) Belmont.
(b) London.
(c) France.
(d) Rome.

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

4. Who is a guest at Belmont while Bassanio is sailing for it?
(a) A Scottish duke.
(b) The Prince of Morocco.
(c) An Egyptian heir.
(d) The Earl of Norway.

5. What does Launcelot tease his father about when he sees him on the street?
(a) His mismatched clothing.
(b) Not recognizing his own son.
(c) His lack of money or occupation.
(d) His bad jokes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who begs to travel with Bassanio on his journey before he leaves Venice?

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

4. Who does Antonio plead for mercy from?

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

(see the answer key)

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