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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 is the name of Portia's lady in waiting?
(a) Natalia.
(b) Nelissa.
(c) Nerissa.
(d) Naomi.

2. What do Portia's suitors have to choose from in order to win her hand in marriage?
(a) Purses.
(b) Crowns.
(c) Chests.
(d) Goblets.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the consequence of a suitor choosing the wrong chest?

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

4. How many servants are attending the Moroccan prince?

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

(see the answer key)

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