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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 does Portia really not like about the Moroccan Prince?
(a) His ego.
(b) His dark skin.
(c) His clothing.
(d) His reputation.

2. Where is the second guest at Belmont from while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) Arragorn.
(b) Egypt.
(c) England.
(d) Scandanavia.

3. Who is a guest at Belmont while Bassanio is sailing for it?
(a) A Scottish duke.
(b) The Earl of Norway.
(c) The Prince of Morocco.
(d) An Egyptian heir.

4. Who is Shylock's daughter sad to see leave?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Shylock.
(c) Launcelot.
(d) Gilroy.

5. Who does Shylock petition for help when he sees that his daughter is gone?
(a) The prince.
(b) The governor.
(c) The duke.
(d) The king.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?

2. What do Portia's suitors have to choose from in order to win her hand in marriage?

3. What new reason does Shylock have to hate Bassanio on the night of the masquerade?

4. What does Portia hope other suitors like the Prince will do when they come to woo her?

5. What does Antonio ask Bassanio about when they are left alone at the beginning of the play?

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