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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) Choosing between the caskets.
(d) Preparing to leave.

2. 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 mismatched clothing.
(d) His lack of money or occupation.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Launcelot think his master is a devil?

2. What reason does the guest at Belmont give for his choice of caskets?

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

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

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

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