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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. Why is guaranteeing this loan so dangerous to Antonio?
(a) All his ships are currently sailing.
(b) Antonio is known for defaulting on loans.
(c) Antonio is already deep in debt.
(d) Antonio is not even using the money for himself.

2. What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?
(a) His merchandise.
(b) A loan he just took out.
(c) His melancholy.
(d) His mother.

3. Who is the first person to attempt choosing one of the chests?
(a) An English duke.
(b) The Moroccan prince.
(c) Bassanio.
(d) Lorenzo.

4. What is the name of Portia's lady in waiting?
(a) Nerissa.
(b) Natalia.
(c) Naomi.
(d) Nelissa.

5. What did one of Portia's suitors have too much fondness for?
(a) His horse.
(b) His money.
(c) Her lady in waiting.
(d) His looks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Bassanio heading to after speaking with Gratiano?

2. Why is Antonio not worried about his wealth at the beginning of the play?

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

4. Who does Lorenzo love?

5. How many items do Portia's suitors have to choose from to win her hand in marriage?

(see the answer key)

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