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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. What does the money lender want if the loan that Bassanio needs cannot be repaid?
(a) A promise that Antonio will never touch his daughter.
(b) A portion of Antonio's company.
(c) A signed deed of Antnio's land.
(d) A pound of flesh.

2. What does Launcelot tease his father about when he sees him on the street?
(a) His lack of money or occupation.
(b) His bad jokes.
(c) Not recognizing his own son.
(d) His mismatched clothing.

3. What does Lorenzo say Shylock's only way to Heaven will be?
(a) Jessica.
(b) Forgiving all his outstanding loans.
(c) Repentance.
(d) Conversion to Christianity.

4. What religion does Shylock follow?
(a) Christian.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Puritan.
(d) Catholic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Jessica dressed when she arrives at the masquerade?

2. What is Launcelot's occupation?

3. Where will Shylock be when his daughter attends the masquerade?

4. Who does Bassiano take out a loan from?

5. Why does Launcelot think his master is a devil?

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