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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. Why does the second suitor choose to forgo the gold casket?
(a) Portia is not kind enough.
(b) Portia is not smart enough.
(c) Portia is not beautiful enough.
(d) Portia is not rich enough.

2. What does Jessica say about Portia when Lorenzo asks her what she thinks of Portia?
(a) She is beautiful.
(b) She is proud.
(c) She is intelligent.
(d) She is virtuous.

3. Why does Gratiano not attend the masquerade?
(a) He is summoned to help Antonio.
(b) He falls suddenly ill.
(c) He does not want to be seen with Jessica.
(d) Bassanio sets sail when the wind changes.

4. What was one of Portia's suitors addicted to?
(a) Caffeine.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Opium.
(d) Tobacco.

5. Why does Portia say it does not matter how she judges him?
(a) She will marry no one.
(b) He must make up his own mind.
(c) The choice is not hers.
(d) She already knows the kind of person he is.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How much interest is being charged on the loan to Bassanio?

4. What does Antonio think Shylock hates him for while he is in prison?

5. Who is Launcelot's master?

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