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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 does Launcelot want to do when he first appears on stage?
(a) Run away from his master.
(b) Move out of Italy.
(c) Steal some money.
(d) Get married.

2. Who does Launcelot want to work for?
(a) Antonio.
(b) Shylock.
(c) Portia.
(d) Bassanio.

3. What does the Duke tell Shylock he expects Shylock to do?
(a) Remain cold and heartless.
(b) Relent and forgive Antonio at the last minute.
(c) Lose all his busniess due to his ferocity.
(d) Become partners with Antonio.

4. What does Jessica plan to do while her father is dining on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Drug his food with a sleeping draught.
(b) Ask him to convert to Christianity with her.
(c) Run away with Lorenzo.
(d) Sneak out and attend the masquerade.

5. How does the second suitor to Portia treat her while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) He is ignorant and slow.
(b) He is kind and thoughtful.
(c) He is insulting and arrogant.
(d) He is timid and careful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which casket does Bassanio choose?

2. What is the title of the second guest at Belmont while Bassanio is sailing there?

3. What does Portia plan to do with what she got from her husband while in Venice?

4. What convinces Lorenzo to change his plans on the night of the masquerade?

5. What does Launcelot blame the rise of bacon on?

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