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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. How does Shylock's daughter know Launcelot?
(a) He has been courting her.
(b) He is a very popular figure in the area.
(c) He does business often with her father.
(d) He was her father's servant.

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

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

4. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?
(a) He is a Jew.
(b) He is not fair in his dealings.
(c) He lends money too generously.
(d) He is in love with his daughter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Antonio say he last saw Lorenzo?

2. How many servants are attending the Moroccan prince?

3. How is Bassanio related to Antonio?

4. How much interest is being charged on the loan to Bassanio?

5. Who does Shylock petition for help when he sees that his daughter is gone?

(see the answer key)

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