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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 is Antonio sad when Shylock has realized his daughter is gone?
(a) He is sad for Shylock's loss.
(b) He heard about his wrecked ships.
(c) He misses Bassanio.
(d) He is in love with Jessica.

2. How is Bassanio related to Antonio?
(a) Bassanio is his brother.
(b) Bassanio is his uncle.
(c) Bassanio is his cousin.
(d) Bassanio is his best friend.

3. What did Portia's father want to determine through his test of chests?
(a) The intent of the suitors.
(b) The sincerity of the suitors.
(c) The character of the suitors.
(d) The courage of the suitors.

4. What does Antonio ask Bassanio about when they are left alone at the beginning of the play?
(a) How long he will be in town.
(b) Who he loves.
(c) How his father has been.
(d) Where he is going.

5. What does Shylock's daughter hate herself for?
(a) Being too stubborn to see the truth about Launcelot.
(b) Not taking after her mother in looks.
(c) Being ashamed of her father.
(d) Wanting to turn her back on her religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will the correct suitor find inside the correct item in order to win Portia's hand in marriage?

2. What does Launcelot blame the rise of bacon on?

3. What did Jessica do with her mother's ring?

4. What religion does Shylock's daughter follow?

5. Where does the Moroccan prince first touch land?

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