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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Bassanio related to Antonio?
(a) Bassanio is his brother.
(b) Bassanio is his cousin.
(c) Bassanio is his best friend.
(d) Bassanio is his uncle.

2. Who does Bassiano take out a loan from?
(a) Santino.
(b) Shylock.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Gratiano.

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

4. What does Bassano demand of the man who begs to go on the journey with Bassanio?
(a) Half the cost of using the ship.
(b) His cooking skills.
(c) His best behavior.
(d) A contract.

5. Whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?
(a) Portia's godfather.
(b) A merchant.
(c) Another suitor.
(d) Portia's father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is guaranteeing this loan so dangerous to Antonio?

3. What did Portia's father want to determine through his test of chests?

4. What religion does Shylock follow?

5. What does Antonio ask Bassanio about when they are left alone at the beginning of the play?

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