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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 is the guest at Belmont doing while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) Dining and Talking.
(b) Courting Portia.
(c) Preparing to leave.
(d) Choosing between the caskets.

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

3. Why does Solanio say the duke will not uphold the law?
(a) He is a fair ruler.
(b) He does business with Antonio.
(c) He hates Jews.
(d) It is too cruel.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Launcelot want to work for?

2. Who does Shylock say has never had sympathy for him?

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

4. How does Portia react when she sees what is in the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?

5. Who is Launcelot's master?

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