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

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

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

4. 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.

5. Who does Launcelot want to work for?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Shylock.
(d) Portia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Bassanio hire into his service before he leaves Venice?

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

3. Who does Antonio plead for mercy from?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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