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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 Antonio think Shylock hates him for while he is in prison?
(a) Not dealiing fairly with Shylock in the past.
(b) Loaning money to those who can't afford it.
(c) Helping Jessica run away with Lorenzo.
(d) Helping people who hate Jews.

2. How does Portia react when she sees what is in the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?
(a) She is frightened by his anger.
(b) She is glad he chose wrong.
(c) She thanks him for his good nature and bids him farewel..
(d) She joins in laughing about the joke.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Antonio plead for mercy from?

2. What is inside the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?

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

4. Who is Launcelot's master?

5. What does Bassano demand of the man who begs to go on the journey with Bassanio?

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