The Merchant of Venice Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Mid-Book Test (up to Act 2, Scene 8)

This test consists of 15 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Who is late to the masquerade?
a) Shylock.
b) Bassanio.
c) Gratiano.
d) Lorenzo.

2. What does The Moroccan Prince think Portia does not like about him?
a) His reputation.
b) His dark skin.
c) His ego.
d) His clothing.

3. Why is Shylock not able to search where he wants to for his missing daughter?
a) Bassanio's ship has sailed.
b) Antonio refuses to let Shylock enter his house.
c) Lorenzo's house is empty.
d) The masquerade is over.

4. What does the money lender want if the loan that Bassanio needs cannot be repaid?
a) A signed deed of Antnio's land.
b) A promise that Antonio will never touch his...
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