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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is meant to pick a husband for Portia?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her godfather.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her uncle.

2. Who does Shylock's daughter ask to deliver the letter she writes just before Bassanio leaves Venice?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Launcelot.
(c) Gobbo.
(d) Lorenzo.

3. What does the Moroccan prince beg Portia not to judge him by?
(a) His dark skin.
(b) His reputation.
(c) His riches.
(d) His speech.

4. What do the men lack for the upcoming masquerade?
(a) Torchbearers.
(b) Masks.
(c) Tickets.
(d) Partners.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lorenzo love?

2. What is the consequence of a suitor choosing the wrong chest?

3. What does Solanio think Antonio's sadness is about?

4. Why does Portia say it does not matter how she judges him?

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

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