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

2. Why is Antonio not worried about his wealth at the beginning of the play?
(a) He cares not for money.
(b) He has more than enough money.
(c) His wares are on more than one ship.
(d) All of his wares are insured.

3. How much interest is being charged on the loan to Bassanio?
(a) Twenty Percent.
(b) Ten percent.
(c) None.
(d) Five Percent.

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

5. How many servants are attending the Moroccan prince?
(a) 8.
(b) 4.
(c) 12.
(d) 16.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Launcelot's occupation?

2. Who of the following is not a merchant in Venice?

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

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

5. What will the correct suitor find inside the correct item in order to win Portia's hand in marriage?

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