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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What physical ailment does Launcelot's father have?
(a) Blindness.
(b) Lameness.
(c) Baldness.
(d) Deafness.

2. What religion does Shylock's daughter want to follow?
(a) Puritan.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Christian.

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

4. What is Shylock's daughter most ashamed of?
(a) Her looks.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her religion.
(d) Her low social rank.

5. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?
(a) He is not fair in his dealings.
(b) He is in love with his daughter.
(c) He is a Jew.
(d) He lends money too generously.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Launcelot want to do when he first appears on stage?

2. What does Portia really not like about the Moroccan Prince?

3. Who is the first person to attempt choosing one of the chests?

4. How much interest is being charged on the loan to Bassanio?

5. What is Launcelot's occupation?

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