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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 was one of Portia's suitors addicted to?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Caffeine.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Opium.

2. Which casket does the second suitor choose?
(a) The brass casket.
(b) The lead casket.
(c) The jewel encrusted casket.
(d) The silver casket.

3. Who does Shylock's daughter want to marry?
(a) Launcelot.
(b) Bassanio.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Lorenzo.

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

5. What occupation does Portia's cousin hold?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Jailer.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Governor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical ailment does Launcelot's father have?

2. Who wants to dine with Shylock the evening of the Masquerade?

3. What does Shylock say will happen to Jessica due to her betrayal?

4. Why does the second suitor choose to forgo the gold casket?

5. What religion does Shylock's daughter follow?

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