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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 does Launcelot tease his father about when he sees him on the street?
(a) Not recognizing his own son.
(b) His bad jokes.
(c) His lack of money or occupation.
(d) His mismatched clothing.

2. What does Portia request while Bassanio is choosing his casket?
(a) That he wait an hour.
(b) That lunch be served.
(c) That he let her read the inscriptions to him.
(d) That music be played.

3. What convinces Lorenzo to change his plans on the night of the masquerade?
(a) The discussion with his friends.
(b) An announcement from Bassanio.
(c) News from Launcelot.
(d) A letter from Jessica.

4. What does Launcelot blame the rise of bacon on?
(a) Jews being converted.
(b) Bacon coming into a trend.
(c) Jews not eating pork.
(d) Shipments of pork getting shipwrecked.

5. Why does Solanio say the duke will not uphold the law?
(a) He hates Jews.
(b) It is too cruel.
(c) He is a fair ruler.
(d) He does business with Antonio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion does Shylock's daughter want to follow?

2. Who does Lorenzo give his letter to after reading it?

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

4. What does Portia tell Lorenzo she will do to help Bassanio in his quest?

5. What is Jessica holding when she arrives at the masquerade?

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