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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. Who is Launcelot's master?
(a) Antonio.
(b) Bassanio.
(c) Shylock.
(d) Salarino.

2. 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) A contract.
(c) His cooking skills.
(d) His best behavior.

3. What does Shylock warn the jailer not to do?
(a) Forget who he is working for.
(b) Be a witness for Antonio's case.
(c) Divulge information to Antonio.
(d) Be sympathetic towards Antonio.

4. Who does Antonio plead for mercy from?
(a) The jailer.
(b) Tubal.
(c) Shylock.
(d) The duke.

5. Which casket does the guest at Belmont choose while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) The silver casket.
(b) The lead casket.
(c) The brass casket.
(d) The gold casket.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Solanio say the duke will not uphold the law?

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

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

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

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