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

2. What is inside the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?
(a) Two wedding rings.
(b) A picture of Portia.
(c) A picture of a fool.
(d) A skull and a poem.

3. What does Shylock accuse Solanio and Salarino of?
(a) Distracting him on his way home from dinner with Bassanio.
(b) Stealing his money.
(c) Tipping off Bassanio to sail in haste.
(d) Helping Jessica escape.

4. What does Shylock warn the jailer not to do?
(a) Divulge information to Antonio.
(b) Forget who he is working for.
(c) Be a witness for Antonio's case.
(d) Be sympathetic towards Antonio.

5. What is Jessica's response to Launcelot's concern for her?
(a) No man could mistreat her worse than her father did.
(b) She manipulated her husband into marriage.
(c) Her husband made her a Christian.
(d) Her husband did nothing illegal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?

2. What does Launcelot tease his father about when he sees him on the street?

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

4. How is Jessica dressed when she arrives at the masquerade?

5. Who does Shylock say has never had sympathy for him?

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