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

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

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

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

5. Who does Bassanio hire into his service before he leaves Venice?
(a) Goddo.
(b) Launcelot.
(c) Shylock.
(d) Gratiano.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where is Bassanio heading to after speaking with Gratiano?

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

5. What does Antonio think Shylock hates him for while he is in prison?

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