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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. What does Bassanio ask the man he is getting the loan from to do in order to complete the loan process?
(a) Meet at Antonio's house.
(b) Sign a contract.
(c) Shake hands on the deal.
(d) Dine with him and Antonio.

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

3. What religion does Shylock follow?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Christian.
(d) Puritan.

4. Why is Antonio not worried about his wealth at the beginning of the play?
(a) He has more than enough money.
(b) All of his wares are insured.
(c) He cares not for money.
(d) His wares are on more than one ship.

5. How much interest is being charged on the loan to Bassanio?
(a) Twenty Percent.
(b) Five Percent.
(c) None.
(d) Ten percent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Launcelot's master?

2. Why does Bassanio need to borrow something from Antonio at the beginning of the book?

3. What does the Moroccan want Portia to judge him by?

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

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

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