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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 Shylock say will happen to Jessica due to her betrayal?
(a) She is disowned.
(b) She will be sent to hell.
(c) She will be stripped of her title and her inheritance.
(d) She will be dishonored by the synogogue.

2. How does the second suitor to Portia treat her while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) He is timid and careful.
(b) He is kind and thoughtful.
(c) He is ignorant and slow.
(d) He is insulting and arrogant.

3. What does Portia really not like about the Moroccan Prince?
(a) His ego.
(b) His dark skin.
(c) His clothing.
(d) His reputation.

4. Which of these is NOT a fault Portia saw in some of her past suitors?
(a) Insensitivity.
(b) No humor.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Ego.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shylock say will happen if the duke does not uphold the contract between Shylock and Antonio?

2. What does Shylock warn the jailer not to do?

3. What religion does Shylock follow?

4. What does Shylock's daughter hate herself for?

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

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