3. Why does Bassanio need to borrow something from Antonio at the beginning of the book?
(a) To reach his home.
(b) To hide his identity.
(c) To woo a woman.
(d) To save some time.

4. What reason does the guest at Belmont give for his choice of caskets?
(a) He feels he deserves Portia's hand in marriage.
(b) He knows many men have wooed Portia.
(c) He is willing to risk all to have Portia.
(d) He wants joy more than money.

5. Where is the person coming from whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?
(a) Brittain.
(b) Morocco.
(c) France.
(d) Venice.

6. Who does Bassanio hire into his service before he leaves Venice?
(a) Shylock.
(b) Goddo.
(c) Launcelot.
(d) Gratiano.

7. Why is Launcelot leaving Venice?
(a) He has business over seas.
(b) He is now employed by Bassanio.
(c) He has a shipment to watch over.
(d) He fears Shylock has figured out his plans with his daughter.

8. What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?
(a) A book.
(b) A dream.
(c) A staged play.
(d) A living legend.

9. What does the Moroccan want Portia to judge him by?
(a) His kind heart.
(b) His actions.
(c) His love.
(d) His beauty.

10. Who does Shylock's daughter write a letter to before Bassanio leaves Venice?
(a) Portia.
(b) Launcelot.
(c) Bassanio.
(d) Lorenzo.

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

12. Why does Jessica return to her house before the masquerade?
(a) To change her clothes.
(b) To leave a note for her father.
(c) To lock it up.
(d) To find some more money.

13. When does Gratiano say love tends to wane?
(a) After consummation.
(b) After marriage.
(c) After the gleam wears off.
(d) After the committment is made.

14. What does Jessica hope her father will lose on the night of the masquerade?
(a) A daughter.
(b) A friend.
(c) Some money.
(d) A business deal.

15. What does Launcelot do that breaks up the discussion about the masquerade?
(a) Tells jokes.
(b) Delivers a letter.
(c) Announces that Bassanio is leaving Venice earlier than expected.
(d) Brings news that the ball is cancelled.