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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 Jessica say about Portia when Lorenzo asks her what she thinks of Portia?
(a) She is beautiful.
(b) She is virtuous.
(c) She is intelligent.
(d) She is proud.

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

3. Who does Lorenzo love?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Jessica.
(c) Josilyn.
(d) Portia.

4. What does Jessica plan to do while her father is dining on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Drug his food with a sleeping draught.
(b) Run away with Lorenzo.
(c) Sneak out and attend the masquerade.
(d) Ask him to convert to Christianity with her.

5. What does Lorenzo say Shylock's only way to Heaven will be?
(a) Repentance.
(b) Jessica.
(c) Forgiving all his outstanding loans.
(d) Conversion to Christianity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the rules for Portia's suitors listed?

2. Why does Portia say it does not matter how she judges him?

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

4. Where will Shylock be dining on the night of the masquerade?

5. Why does Launcelot think his master is a devil?

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