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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 does Lorenzo love?
(a) Josilyn.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Portia.
(d) Jessica.

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

3. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?
(a) He lends money too generously.
(b) He is a Jew.
(c) He is in love with his daughter.
(d) He is not fair in his dealings.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bassanio ask the man he is getting the loan from to do in order to complete the loan process?

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

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

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

5. What does Shylock tell his daughter not to do on the night of the masquerade?

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