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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?
(a) Another suitor.
(b) Portia's godfather.
(c) A merchant.
(d) Portia's father.

3. Where are the rules for Portia's suitors listed?
(a) A royal decree.
(b) The deed of inheritance.
(c) Her father's will.
(d) A book of decorum.

4. Why does Launcelot think his master is a devil?
(a) He lies openly.
(b) He is cruel.
(c) He is Jewish.
(d) He seems muddled in the head.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Bassanio related to Antonio?

2. Who is Launcelot's master?

3. What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?

4. Where is the person coming from whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?

5. What physical ailment does Launcelot's father have?

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