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

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

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

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

5. What does Bassano demand of the man who begs to go on the journey with Bassanio?
(a) His best behavior.
(b) His cooking skills.
(c) A contract.
(d) Half the cost of using the ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shylock warn the jailer not to do?

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

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

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

5. Who is Launcelot's master?

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