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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is the person coming from whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?
(a) Venice.
(b) Brittain.
(c) Morocco.
(d) France.

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

4. What does Launcelot want to do when he first appears on stage?
(a) Move out of Italy.
(b) Get married.
(c) Run away from his master.
(d) Steal some money.

5. What religion does Antonio follow?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Puritan.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Christian.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gratiano tell Antonio not to become at the end of the book?

3. What does the Moroccan prince beg Portia not to judge him by?

4. What does The Moroccan Prince think Portia does not like about him?

5. Who is the first person to attempt choosing one of the chests?

(see the answer key)

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