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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lorenzo say he will be doing on the night of the masquerade?
(a) He will be running away with Jessica.
(b) He has decided to sail with Bassanio.
(c) He feels that he is falling ill.
(d) He hates dances.

2. How does Portia react when she sees what is in the casket chosen by the guest at Belmont?
(a) She is glad he chose wrong.
(b) She is frightened by his anger.
(c) She joins in laughing about the joke.
(d) She thanks him for his good nature and bids him farewel..

3. Where does Shylock want to search for his missing daughter?
(a) Lorenzo's house.
(b) Antonio's house.
(c) The masquerade.
(d) Bassanio's ship.

4. Who does Shylock petition for help when he sees that his daughter is gone?
(a) The king.
(b) The duke.
(c) The prince.
(d) The governor.

5. What do Portia's suitors have to choose from in order to win her hand in marriage?
(a) Chests.
(b) Crowns.
(c) Purses.
(d) Goblets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Antonio sad when Shylock has realized his daughter is gone?

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

3. What does Lorenzo scold Launcelot for while Portia is away from her house?

4. How does Shylock plan to use the pound of flesh he will get from Antonio?

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

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