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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. Why does Portia tell her lady in waiting she is tired of the world?
(a) She cannot make her own choices.
(b) War and tyranny are frustrating her.
(c) She is shackled by her fortune.
(d) Her father and friend died.

2. Who is Shylock's daughter sad to see leave?
(a) Launcelot.
(b) Gilroy.
(c) Shylock.
(d) Bassanio.

3. What is Jessica afraid to do for Lorenzo at the masquerade?
(a) Confront her father.
(b) Convert to Christianity.
(c) Announce their marriage.
(d) Be his torchbearer.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Bassiano take out a loan from?

2. Where is Bassanio heading to after speaking with Gratiano?

3. What religion does Shylock's daughter follow?

4. What about the lead box intrigues Bassanio?

5. What does Portia offer to give to satisfy Antonio's debt to Shylock?

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