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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) What he deserves.
(b) What many men want.
(c) A joy beyond all measure.
(d) A risky investment.

2. What is inside the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?
(a) A picture of Portia.
(b) Two wedding rings.
(c) A skull and a poem.
(d) A picture of a fool.

3. What does Launcelot want to do when he first appears on stage?
(a) Get married.
(b) Move out of Italy.
(c) Run away from his master.
(d) Steal some money.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Solanio say the duke will not uphold the law?

2. How does the guest at Belmont react when he sees what is in the casket he has chosen?

3. What does Shylock say will happen if the duke does not uphold the contract between Shylock and Antonio?

4. Who is Launcelot's master?

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

(see the answer key)

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