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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Launcelot's father's name?
(a) Gilroy.
(b) Goddo.
(c) Gildo.
(d) Gobbo.

2. What do the men lack for the upcoming masquerade?
(a) Tickets.
(b) Masks.
(c) Partners.
(d) Torchbearers.

3. What does Lorenzo say Shylock's only way to Heaven will be?
(a) Conversion to Christianity.
(b) Forgiving all his outstanding loans.
(c) Jessica.
(d) Repentance.

4. What does Gratiano tell Antonio not to become at the end of the book?
(a) Choreophonic.
(b) Curmudgeonly.
(c) Cordiograll.
(d) Castronophic.

5. Why does the money lender refuse to complete the loan process in the way Bassanio suggests?
(a) He hates Antonio.
(b) He puts no credence into a handshake.
(c) There will be pork at the table.
(d) He refuses to sign anything until he sees proof of the guarantee.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Gratiano say Jessica is not a true Jew?

3. Who does Lorenzo give his letter to after reading it?

4. How does Launcelot tell Jessica about who is coming to her house the night of the masquerade?

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

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