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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who of the following is not a merchant in Venice?
(a) Solanio.
(b) Bassanio.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Salarino.

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) Wedding rings.
(c) Portia's picture.
(d) The key to the master bedroom.

3. Who does Launcelot want to work for?
(a) Portia.
(b) Bassanio.
(c) Shylock.
(d) Antonio.

4. What does Bassanio need to borrow from Antonio at the beginning of the book?
(a) A ship.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Lodging.
(d) Money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is meant to pick a husband for Portia?

2. How much money will Antonio earn when his investments come to fruition?

3. Where does the Moroccan prince first touch land?

4. What did Portia's father want to determine through his test of chests?

5. Why has no suitor yet tried to choose one of the chests?

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