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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 is the consequence of a suitor choosing the wrong chest?
(a) He is sworn to secrecy.
(b) He cannot speak of marriage to any other woman.
(c) He must pay the price.
(d) He must pledge his allegiance to Portia's household.

2. 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 mismatched clothing.
(d) His lack of money or occupation.

3. What has lowered the interest rates on loans in Venice?
(a) Late payments.
(b) Unexpected poverty.
(c) Generous lending.
(d) War.

4. What does The Moroccan Prince think Portia does not like about him?
(a) His clothing.
(b) His ego.
(c) His dark skin.
(d) His reputation.

5. Why does Portia want Bassanio to wait to choose his casket?
(a) She doesn't want him to choose correctly.
(b) He doesn't want him to choose incorrectly.
(c) She wants him to get to know her better.
(d) She feels it inappropriate to let him choose so soon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Shylock's daughter?

2. What does the Moroccan prince beg Portia not to judge him by?

3. Who does Shylock's daughter write a letter to before Bassanio leaves Venice?

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

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

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