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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. Why is guaranteeing this loan so dangerous to Antonio?
(a) Antonio is not even using the money for himself.
(b) Antonio is known for defaulting on loans.
(c) Antonio is already deep in debt.
(d) All his ships are currently sailing.

2. What do Portia's suitors have to choose from in order to win her hand in marriage?
(a) Crowns.
(b) Chests.
(c) Goblets.
(d) Purses.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Salarino think Antonio's sadness is about?

2. What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?

3. Whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?

4. What is the name of Portia's lady in waiting?

5. Which of these is NOT a fault Portia saw in some of her past suitors?

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