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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) Courting Portia.
(b) Choosing between the caskets.
(c) Dining and Talking.
(d) Preparing to leave.

2. What reason does the guest at Belmont give for his choice of caskets?
(a) He is willing to risk all to have Portia.
(b) He wants joy more than money.
(c) He knows many men have wooed Portia.
(d) He feels he deserves Portia's hand in marriage.

3. What did the Moroccan Prince think many men desired?
(a) Portia.
(b) Joy.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Gold.

4. What does Portia hope other suitors like the Prince will do when they come to woo her?
(a) Pay closer attention to the clues.
(b) Choose the right casket.
(c) Leave without a fight.
(d) Choose the worng casket.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Launcelot want to do when he first appears on stage?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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