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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 does Shylock say has never had sympathy for him?
(a) Any of the other merchants.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Bassanio.
(d) Lorenzo.

2. What does Bassano demand of the man who begs to go on the journey with Bassanio?
(a) His cooking skills.
(b) Half the cost of using the ship.
(c) His best behavior.
(d) A contract.

3. Who begs to travel with Bassanio on his journey before he leaves Venice?
(a) Gobbo.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Launcelot.
(d) Gratiano.

4. How does the guest at Belmont react when he sees what is in the casket he has chosen?
(a) He laughs at the wit of Portia's father.
(b) He bursts into tears.
(c) He starts raving furiously.
(d) He leaves the scene quickly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Bassanio heading to after speaking with Gratiano?

2. What does Shylock warn the jailer not to do?

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

4. Who is a guest at Belmont while Bassanio is sailing for it?

5. Who does Antonio plead for mercy from?

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