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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 is the name of Portia's lady in waiting?
(a) Naomi.
(b) Nelissa.
(c) Nerissa.
(d) Natalia.

2. Whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?
(a) Portia's godfather.
(b) Portia's father.
(c) A merchant.
(d) Another suitor.

3. What did one of Portia's suitors have too much fondness for?
(a) Her lady in waiting.
(b) His looks.
(c) His money.
(d) His horse.

4. What will the correct suitor find inside the correct item in order to win Portia's hand in marriage?
(a) The key to the master bedroom.
(b) Portia's picture.
(c) A marriage certificate.
(d) Wedding rings.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is guaranteeing this loan so dangerous to Antonio?

2. What has lowered the interest rates on loans in Venice?

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

4. What religion does Shylock follow?

5. What does the money lender want if the loan that Bassanio needs cannot be repaid?

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