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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Launcelot's occupation?
(a) Merchant.
(b) Servant.
(c) Clown.
(d) Sailor.

2. How much interest is being charged on the loan to Bassanio?
(a) None.
(b) Five Percent.
(c) Ten percent.
(d) Twenty Percent.

3. How is Jessica dressed when she arrives at the masquerade?
(a) As a page.
(b) As a servant.
(c) In a flowing gown and intricate mask.
(d) As a queen.

4. How does the second suitor to Portia treat her while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) He is timid and careful.
(b) He is kind and thoughtful.
(c) He is ignorant and slow.
(d) He is insulting and arrogant.

5. What does Shylock tell Jessica to do while he is dining on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Attend with him.
(b) Serve him well.
(c) Lock the doors and windows.
(d) Go to bed early.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Portia want Bassanio to wait to choose his casket?

2. Where are the rules for Portia's suitors listed?

3. Who begs to travel with Bassanio on his journey before he leaves Venice?

4. Who is Bassanio in love with?

5. Where have some of Antonio's ships sunk?

(see the answer key)

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