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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many items do Portia's suitors have to choose from to win her hand in marriage?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

2. Who is meant to pick a husband for Portia?
(a) Her father.
(b) Herself.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her godfather.

3. Why does Portia tell her lady in waiting she is tired of the world?
(a) War and tyranny are frustrating her.
(b) She is shackled by her fortune.
(c) She cannot make her own choices.
(d) Her father and friend died.

4. What does Antonio ask Bassanio about when they are left alone at the beginning of the play?
(a) How his father has been.
(b) How long he will be in town.
(c) Where he is going.
(d) Who he loves.

5. What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?
(a) His mother.
(b) His melancholy.
(c) His merchandise.
(d) A loan he just took out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion does Antonio follow?

2. Why is Antonio not worried about his wealth at the beginning of the play?

3. Why does Bassanio need to borrow something from Antonio at the beginning of the book?

4. Why is Bassiano so nervous about Antonio signing the loan agreement?

5. What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?

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