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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. Which casket does Bassanio choose?
(a) Lead.
(b) Bronze.
(c) Silver.
(d) Golden.

2. What religion does Shylock's daughter follow?
(a) Puritan.
(b) Christian.
(c) Jewish.
(d) Muslim.

3. What is found inside the casket chosen by the second suitor to Portia while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) A picture of a fool and a poem.
(b) A picture of Portia.
(c) A sack of jewels.
(d) A skull and a poem.

4. Which casket does the second suitor choose?
(a) The lead casket.
(b) The silver casket.
(c) The jewel encrusted casket.
(d) The brass casket.

5. What did one of Portia's suitors have too much fondness for?
(a) His looks.
(b) His money.
(c) His horse.
(d) Her lady in waiting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jessica hope her father will lose on the night of the masquerade?

2. What religion does Shylock follow?

3. What was one of Portia's suitors addicted to?

4. Who begs to travel with Bassanio on his journey before he leaves Venice?

5. Who does Lorenzo love?

(see the answer key)

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