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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religion does Shylock's daughter want to follow?
(a) Muslim.
(b) Puritan.
(c) Christian.
(d) Jewish.

2. Where is Bassanio heading to after speaking with Gratiano?
(a) Belmont.
(b) Rome.
(c) France.
(d) London.

3. What does the money lender want if the loan that Bassanio needs cannot be repaid?
(a) A signed deed of Antnio's land.
(b) A pound of flesh.
(c) A promise that Antonio will never touch his daughter.
(d) A portion of Antonio's company.

4. What does the Moroccan want Portia to judge him by?
(a) His kind heart.
(b) His actions.
(c) His beauty.
(d) His love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Shylock's daughter most ashamed of?

2. What did Portia's father want to determine through his test of chests?

3. What is the name of Shylock's daughter?

4. Where is the person coming from whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?

5. Which of these is NOT a fault Portia saw in some of her past suitors?

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