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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. What does Solanio think Antonio's sadness is about?
(a) His mother's sickness.
(b) Love.
(c) Competition in the market.
(d) Worry over his ships.

2. Who does Bassiano take out a loan from?
(a) Lorenzo.
(b) Santino.
(c) Gratiano.
(d) Shylock.

3. How much money will Antonio earn when his investments come to fruition?
(a) Twice the amount of the loan.
(b) Ten times the amount of the loan.
(c) The exact amount of the loan.
(d) Three times the loan amount.

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

5. What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?
(a) A living legend.
(b) A staged play.
(c) A book.
(d) A dream.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the money lender refuse to complete the loan process in the way Bassanio suggests?

2. What does Antonio ask Bassanio about when they are left alone at the beginning of the play?

3. What religion does Antonio follow?

4. Why does Portia tell her lady in waiting she is tired of the world?

5. What religion does Shylock follow?

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