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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 Launcelot's occupation?
(a) Servant.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Sailor.
(d) Clown.

2. Why does Solanio say the duke will not uphold the law?
(a) It is too cruel.
(b) He is a fair ruler.
(c) He hates Jews.
(d) He does business with Antonio.

3. What does Shylock say will happen if the duke does not uphold the contract between Shylock and Antonio?
(a) The duke will be arrested.
(b) Business in Venice will suffer.
(c) Contracts will be broken.
(d) Money will be lost.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Portia hope other suitors like the Prince will do when they come to woo her?

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