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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 religion does Antonio follow?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Puritan.
(c) Christian.
(d) Muslim.

2. What does Gratiano say most lovers really love?
(a) Attention.
(b) Their lover.
(c) Their feelings.
(d) The chase.

3. Why is Bassiano so nervous about Antonio signing the loan agreement?
(a) He feels guilty.
(b) He fears for Antonio's reputation.
(c) The cost is too high.
(d) The villain is being nice.

4. When does Gratiano say love tends to wane?
(a) After consummation.
(b) After the committment is made.
(c) After the gleam wears off.
(d) After marriage.

5. Why does Gratiano not attend the masquerade?
(a) He falls suddenly ill.
(b) Bassanio sets sail when the wind changes.
(c) He is summoned to help Antonio.
(d) He does not want to be seen with Jessica.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lorenzo love?

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

3. What is Launcelot's occupation?

4. What is Jessica holding when she arrives at the masquerade?

5. Who wants to dine with Shylock the evening of the Masquerade?

(see the answer key)

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