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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 Antonio follow?
(a) Christian.
(b) Puritan.
(c) Jewish.
(d) Muslim.

2. Who does Shylock's daughter write a letter to before Bassanio leaves Venice?
(a) Launcelot.
(b) Bassanio.
(c) Portia.
(d) Lorenzo.

3. How many servants are attending the Moroccan prince?
(a) 16.
(b) 4.
(c) 8.
(d) 12.

4. Who is meant to pick a husband for Portia?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her godfather.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her uncle.

5. Whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?
(a) Portia's godfather.
(b) Portia's father.
(c) A merchant.
(d) Another suitor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Moroccan prince beg Portia not to judge him by?

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

3. What is Launcelot's occupation?

4. Why is Launcelot leaving Venice?

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

(see the answer key)

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