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

2. Who begs to travel with Bassanio on his journey before he leaves Venice?
(a) Launcelot.
(b) Gobbo.
(c) Gratiano.
(d) Antonio.

3. Who does Bassanio hire into his service before he leaves Venice?
(a) Gratiano.
(b) Launcelot.
(c) Shylock.
(d) Goddo.

4. Why does Gratiano not attend the masquerade?
(a) He falls suddenly ill.
(b) He does not want to be seen with Jessica.
(c) He is summoned to help Antonio.
(d) Bassanio sets sail when the wind changes.

5. What does Shylock say will happen if the duke does not uphold the contract between Shylock and Antonio?
(a) Money will be lost.
(b) Contracts will be broken.
(c) The duke will be arrested.
(d) Business in Venice will suffer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shylock warn the jailer not to do?

2. What does Portia really not like about the Moroccan Prince?

3. How does Portia react when she sees what is in the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?

4. What is inside the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?

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

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