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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religion does Antonio follow?
(a) Christian.
(b) Muslim.
(c) Puritan.
(d) Jewish.

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

3. How much money will Antonio earn when his investments come to fruition?
(a) Twice the amount of the loan.
(b) Ten times the amount of the loan.
(c) Three times the loan amount.
(d) The exact amount of the loan.

4. What does the money lender want if the loan that Bassanio needs cannot be repaid?
(a) A portion of Antonio's company.
(b) A signed deed of Antnio's land.
(c) A pound of flesh.
(d) A promise that Antonio will never touch his daughter.

5. Where is Bassanio heading to after speaking with Gratiano?
(a) Rome.
(b) France.
(c) Belmont.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Gratiano say love tends to wane?

2. Why does the second suitor choose to forgo the gold casket?

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

4. Why does Gratiano not attend the masquerade?

5. What does Lorenzo apologize for when he arrives at the masquerade?

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