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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 Shylock say will happen to Jessica due to her betrayal?
(a) She will be sent to hell.
(b) She will be stripped of her title and her inheritance.
(c) She will be dishonored by the synogogue.
(d) She is disowned.

2. What is the consequence of a suitor choosing the wrong chest?
(a) He is sworn to secrecy.
(b) He cannot speak of marriage to any other woman.
(c) He must pay the price.
(d) He must pledge his allegiance to Portia's household.

3. Where is Bassanio heading to after speaking with Gratiano?
(a) Rome.
(b) Belmont.
(c) France.
(d) London.

4. Who is the first person to attempt choosing one of the chests?
(a) Lorenzo.
(b) The Moroccan prince.
(c) An English duke.
(d) Bassanio.

5. What has lowered the interest rates on loans in Venice?
(a) Unexpected poverty.
(b) War.
(c) Generous lending.
(d) Late payments.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Bassanio in love with?

3. What is found inside the casket chosen by the second suitor to Portia while Bassanio is sailing there?

4. Why does Portia tell her lady in waiting she is tired of the world?

5. Why does Jessica return to her house before the masquerade?

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