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

2. What convinces Lorenzo to change his plans on the night of the masquerade?
(a) News from Launcelot.
(b) A letter from Jessica.
(c) The discussion with his friends.
(d) An announcement from Bassanio.

3. Where is Bassanio heading to after speaking with Gratiano?
(a) London.
(b) France.
(c) Belmont.
(d) Rome.

4. What is Jessica so annoyed about when she arrives at the masquerade?
(a) She is not disguised enough to fool her father.
(b) She is dressed as a boy.
(c) She is not yet married.
(d) She could not find her father's cash box.

5. What does Lorenzo apologize for when he arrives at the masquerade?
(a) Getting lost.
(b) Being late.
(c) Offending Shylock.
(d) Bringing Jessica.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Jessica do for Lorenzo the night of the masquerade?

2. What is found inside the casket chosen by the second suitor to Portia while Bassanio is sailing there?

3. What is Launcelot's father's name?

4. Why does the money lender refuse to complete the loan process in the way Bassanio suggests?

5. Who is Launcelot's master?

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