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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 did the Moroccan Prince think many men desired?
(a) Joy.
(b) Portia.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Gold.

2. Why is guaranteeing this loan so dangerous to Antonio?
(a) Antonio is already deep in debt.
(b) Antonio is not even using the money for himself.
(c) All his ships are currently sailing.
(d) Antonio is known for defaulting on loans.

3. What is Jessica so annoyed about when she arrives at the masquerade?
(a) She is not disguised enough to fool her father.
(b) She is dressed as a boy.
(c) She is not yet married.
(d) She could not find her father's cash box.

4. Who does Shylock's daughter write a letter to before Bassanio leaves Venice?
(a) Lorenzo.
(b) Bassanio.
(c) Launcelot.
(d) Portia.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Shylock's daughter most ashamed of?

4. Who is late to the masquerade?

5. What is Jessica holding when she arrives at the masquerade?

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