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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 Shylock's daughter?
(a) Josilyn.
(b) Jennifer.
(c) Jessica.
(d) Jaslene.

2. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?
(a) He is in love with his daughter.
(b) He is not fair in his dealings.
(c) He lends money too generously.
(d) He is a Jew.

3. How does Shylock's daughter know Launcelot?
(a) He has been courting her.
(b) He was her father's servant.
(c) He is a very popular figure in the area.
(d) He does business often with her father.

4. Why does Portia say it does not matter how she judges him?
(a) He must make up his own mind.
(b) She will marry no one.
(c) The choice is not hers.
(d) She already knows the kind of person he is.

5. Why does Launcelot think his master is a devil?
(a) He seems muddled in the head.
(b) He is cruel.
(c) He lies openly.
(d) He is Jewish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Launcelot want to work for?

2. Who is meant to pick a husband for Portia?

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

4. What does The Moroccan Prince think Portia does not like about him?

5. What will the correct suitor find inside the correct item in order to win Portia's hand in marriage?

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