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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 will the correct suitor find inside the correct item in order to win Portia's hand in marriage?
(a) Portia's picture.
(b) Wedding rings.
(c) A marriage certificate.
(d) The key to the master bedroom.

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

3. How does the second suitor to Portia treat her while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) He is timid and careful.
(b) He is ignorant and slow.
(c) He is kind and thoughtful.
(d) He is insulting and arrogant.

4. What does Jessica hope to lose on the night of the masquerade?
(a) A title.
(b) A religion.
(c) A home.
(d) A father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Launcelot do when he leaves the room after being scolded by Lorenzo at Portia's house?

2. What does the Moroccan want Portia to judge him by?

3. What does Portia tell Lorenzo she will do to help Bassanio in his quest?

4. What does Launcelot tease his father about when he sees him on the street?

5. Where does Shylock want to search for his missing daughter?

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