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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. Why has no suitor yet tried to choose one of the chests?
(a) They realize that Portia is not as rich as they thought.
(b) They will not be allowed to ever marry if they choose incorrectly.
(c) Portia's dowry is insufficient.
(d) They only wanted a free trip, not a real bride.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What will Jessica do for Lorenzo the night of the masquerade?

3. How much interest is being charged on the loan to Bassanio?

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

5. Who does Lorenzo love?

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