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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the inscription on the lead casket say it holds?
(a) A risky investment.
(b) A joy beyond all measure.
(c) What he deserves.
(d) What many men want.

2. Why does Jessica return to her house before the masquerade?
(a) To lock it up.
(b) To leave a note for her father.
(c) To change her clothes.
(d) To find some more money.

3. Who is late to the masquerade?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Gratiano.
(c) Shylock.
(d) Lorenzo.

4. What does the money lender want if the loan that Bassanio needs cannot be repaid?
(a) A portion of Antonio's company.
(b) A signed deed of Antnio's land.
(c) A promise that Antonio will never touch his daughter.
(d) A pound of flesh.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will Shylock be when his daughter attends the masquerade?

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

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

4. Why is Jessica afraid to do what is asked of her at the masquerade?

5. Why has Bassanio left Portia just after winning the right to marry her?

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