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

2. What does Lorenzo say Shylock's only way to Heaven will be?
(a) Conversion to Christianity.
(b) Forgiving all his outstanding loans.
(c) Jessica.
(d) Repentance.

3. Which of these is NOT a fault Portia saw in some of her past suitors?
(a) Insensitivity.
(b) Ego.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) No humor.

4. What is the name of Shylock's daughter?
(a) Jennifer.
(b) Jaslene.
(c) Jessica.
(d) Josilyn.

5. Where does the Moroccan prince first touch land?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Belmont.
(c) Venice.
(d) Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Launcelot want to do when he first appears on stage?

2. What does Bassanio need to borrow from Antonio at the beginning of the book?

3. Who does Shylock's daughter write a letter to before Bassanio leaves Venice?

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

5. What is Shylock worried will happen during the masquerade?

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