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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. How does the guest at Belmont react when he sees what is in the casket he has chosen?
(a) He starts raving furiously.
(b) He laughs at the wit of Portia's father.
(c) He leaves the scene quickly.
(d) He bursts into tears.

2. Who does Shylock's daughter write a letter to before Bassanio leaves Venice?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Lorenzo.
(c) Launcelot.
(d) Portia.

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

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

5. Why does Gratiano say Jessica is not a true Jew?
(a) She is in love with a Christian.
(b) She eats pork.
(c) She is generous with her money.
(d) She is too nice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does the guest at Belmont give for his choice of caskets?

2. What is the guest at Belmont doing while Bassanio is sailing there?

3. What does the inscription on the silver casket say it holds?

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

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

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