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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. Who is meant to pick a husband for Portia?
(a) Her godfather.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Herself.

2. Who does Shylock's daughter ask to deliver the letter she writes just before Bassanio leaves Venice?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Gobbo.
(c) Launcelot.
(d) Lorenzo.

3. What does the inscription on the lead casket say it holds?
(a) What many men want.
(b) What he deserves.
(c) A joy beyond all measure.
(d) A risky investment.

4. What is Shylock worried will happen during the masquerade?
(a) A drunken man will come to hurt Jessica.
(b) He will forget his Jewish upbringing.
(c) His things will be stolen.
(d) Chaos will ensue.

5. What does Jessica say about Portia when Lorenzo asks her what she thinks of Portia?
(a) She is virtuous.
(b) She is intelligent.
(c) She is proud.
(d) She is beautiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gratiano say most lovers really love?

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

3. What is Jessica afraid to do for Lorenzo at the masquerade?

4. Where is the second guest at Belmont from while Bassanio is sailing there?

5. Who does Portia leave in charge of her house when she leaves?

(see the answer key)

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