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

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

3. What is Jessica afraid to do for Lorenzo at the masquerade?
(a) Convert to Christianity.
(b) Confront her father.
(c) Announce their marriage.
(d) Be his torchbearer.

4. What is Jessica holding when she arrives at the masquerade?
(a) A gift bag.
(b) A dress.
(c) A purse.
(d) A box.

5. Why is Jessica afraid to do what is asked of her at the masquerade?
(a) She is afraid she will be rejected from the synogogue.
(b) She is afraid of what people will think of her.
(c) She is afraid her father will find out.
(d) She is not dressed appropriately.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Antonio plead for mercy from?

2. Which casket does the guest at Belmont choose while Bassanio is sailing there?

3. Why has Bassanio left Portia just after winning the right to marry her?

4. Why does Solanio say the duke will not uphold the law?

5. What does the Moroccan want Portia to judge him by?

(see the answer key)

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