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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Shylock's daughter?
(a) Jennifer.
(b) Jessica.
(c) Jaslene.
(d) Josilyn.

2. What is the guest at Belmont doing while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) Courting Portia.
(b) Dining and Talking.
(c) Preparing to leave.
(d) Choosing between the caskets.

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

4. What does the inscription on the lead casket say it holds?
(a) What many men want.
(b) What he deserves.
(c) A risky investment.
(d) A joy beyond all measure.

5. What is Launcelot's occupation?
(a) Merchant.
(b) Clown.
(c) Servant.
(d) Sailor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shylock tell Jessica to do while he is dining on the night of the masquerade?

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

3. What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?

4. What does Gratiano tell Antonio not to become at the end of the book?

5. What is Jessica afraid to do for Lorenzo at the masquerade?

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