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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. Where are the rules for Portia's suitors listed?
(a) A royal decree.
(b) A book of decorum.
(c) Her father's will.
(d) The deed of inheritance.

2. What does Bassanio need to borrow from Antonio at the beginning of the book?
(a) Money.
(b) Lodging.
(c) Clothing.
(d) A ship.

3. Why is Antonio not worried about his wealth at the beginning of the play?
(a) He has more than enough money.
(b) His wares are on more than one ship.
(c) All of his wares are insured.
(d) He cares not for money.

4. Why is Bassiano so nervous about Antonio signing the loan agreement?
(a) The villain is being nice.
(b) He fears for Antonio's reputation.
(c) The cost is too high.
(d) He feels guilty.

5. What does the money lender want if the loan that Bassanio needs cannot be repaid?
(a) A portion of Antonio's company.
(b) A promise that Antonio will never touch his daughter.
(c) A pound of flesh.
(d) A signed deed of Antnio's land.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Bassanio related to Antonio?

2. What do Portia's suitors have to choose from in order to win her hand in marriage?

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

4. Who of the following is not a merchant in Venice?

5. What will the correct suitor find inside the correct item in order to win Portia's hand in marriage?

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