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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 does Bassanio ask the man he is getting the loan from to do in order to complete the loan process?
(a) Meet at Antonio's house.
(b) Sign a contract.
(c) Shake hands on the deal.
(d) Dine with him and Antonio.

2. What was one of Portia's suitors addicted to?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Caffeine.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Opium.

3. What is the name of Shylock's daughter?
(a) Jaslene.
(b) Jessica.
(c) Jennifer.
(d) Josilyn.

4. Why is guaranteeing this loan so dangerous to Antonio?
(a) All his ships are currently sailing.
(b) Antonio is not even using the money for himself.
(c) Antonio is known for defaulting on loans.
(d) Antonio is already deep in debt.

5. Who is Launcelot's master?
(a) Antonio.
(b) Salarino.
(c) Bassanio.
(d) Shylock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Portia say it does not matter how she judges him?

2. What do Portia's suitors have to choose from in order to win her hand in marriage?

3. Who is the first person to attempt choosing one of the chests?

4. Who does Shylock's daughter ask to deliver the letter she writes just before Bassanio leaves Venice?

5. Whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?

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