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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much interest is being charged on the loan to Bassanio?
(a) None.
(b) Five Percent.
(c) Twenty Percent.
(d) Ten percent.

2. Why does the second suitor choose to forgo the gold casket?
(a) Portia is not rich enough.
(b) Portia is not kind enough.
(c) Portia is not beautiful enough.
(d) Portia is not smart enough.

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

4. Why does Launcelot think his master is a devil?
(a) He lies openly.
(b) He is cruel.
(c) He seems muddled in the head.
(d) He is Jewish.

5. Why is Jessica afraid to do what is asked of her at the masquerade?
(a) She is afraid her father will find out.
(b) She is not dressed appropriately.
(c) She is afraid of what people will think of her.
(d) She is afraid she will be rejected from the synogogue.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Bassano demand of the man who begs to go on the journey with Bassanio?

3. Who does Lorenzo love?

4. Who is Launcelot's master?

5. How does the second suitor to Portia treat her while Bassanio is sailing there?

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