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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Bassiano so nervous about Antonio signing the loan agreement?
(a) The cost is too high.
(b) The villain is being nice.
(c) He feels guilty.
(d) He fears for Antonio's reputation.

2. What does the Moroccan prince beg Portia not to judge him by?
(a) His dark skin.
(b) His speech.
(c) His riches.
(d) His reputation.

3. What does Shylock tell his daughter not to do on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Look out the window.
(b) Have visitors.
(c) Attend the ball.
(d) Worry about him.

4. What does Portia hope other suitors like the Prince will do when they come to woo her?
(a) Choose the right casket.
(b) Choose the worng casket.
(c) Pay closer attention to the clues.
(d) Leave without a fight.

5. What did Jessica do with her mother's ring?
(a) Gave it to Antonio.
(b) Stole it for her own wedding ring.
(c) Left it with her note to her father.
(d) Sold it for money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is late to the masquerade?

2. What do the men lack for the upcoming masquerade?

3. What does Bassano demand of the man who begs to go on the journey with Bassanio?

4. What does Lorenzo praise Portia for after Bassanio leaves Belmont?

5. Who does Shylock's daughter want to marry?

(see the answer key)

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