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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. What do Portia's suitors have to choose from in order to win her hand in marriage?
(a) Crowns.
(b) Purses.
(c) Goblets.
(d) Chests.

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

3. Why is guaranteeing this loan so dangerous to Antonio?
(a) All his ships are currently sailing.
(b) Antonio is not even using the money for himself.
(c) Antonio is known for defaulting on loans.
(d) Antonio is already deep in debt.

4. What does Salarino think Antonio's sadness is about?
(a) Competiton in the market.
(b) Worry over his ships.
(c) Love.
(d) His mother's sickness.

5. Where does the Moroccan prince first touch land?
(a) Rome.
(b) Venice.
(c) Sparta.
(d) Belmont.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Bassanio in love with?

2. Why is Bassiano so nervous about Antonio signing the loan agreement?

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

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

5. What does Launcelot want to do when he first appears on stage?

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