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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 color is the Moroccan prince wearing when he first appears on stage?
(a) Purple.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

2. Who begs to travel with Bassanio on his journey before he leaves Venice?
(a) Launcelot.
(b) Gobbo.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Gratiano.

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

4. Where is the person coming from whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?
(a) Brittain.
(b) Venice.
(c) Morocco.
(d) France.

5. Why does Bassanio need to borrow something from Antonio at the beginning of the book?
(a) To hide his identity.
(b) To save some time.
(c) To reach his home.
(d) To woo a woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Launcelot's master?

2. Why does Launcelot think his master is a devil?

3. What does Gratiano tell Antonio not to become at the end of the book?

4. What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?

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

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