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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 money will Antonio earn when his investments come to fruition?
(a) The exact amount of the loan.
(b) Three times the loan amount.
(c) Twice the amount of the loan.
(d) Ten times the amount of the loan.

2. What do the men lack for the upcoming masquerade?
(a) Partners.
(b) Tickets.
(c) Masks.
(d) Torchbearers.

3. What has lowered the interest rates on loans in Venice?
(a) Late payments.
(b) Unexpected poverty.
(c) War.
(d) Generous lending.

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

5. 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 pound of flesh.
(c) A portion of Antonio's company.
(d) A signed deed of Antnio's land.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lorenzo give his letter to after reading it?

2. Who does Bassanio hire into his service before he leaves Venice?

3. Why is Jessica afraid to do what is asked of her at the masquerade?

4. Who does Launcelot want to work for?

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

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