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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 religion does Shylock follow?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Puritan.
(c) Christian.
(d) Jewish.

2. What does the money lender want if the loan that Bassanio needs cannot be repaid?
(a) A portion of Antonio's company.
(b) A signed deed of Antnio's land.
(c) A pound of flesh.
(d) A promise that Antonio will never touch his daughter.

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

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

5. Who is Launcelot's master?
(a) Antonio.
(b) Bassanio.
(c) Salarino.
(d) Shylock.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has lowered the interest rates on loans in Venice?

2. What does the Moroccan want Portia to judge him by?

3. What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?

4. What physical ailment does Launcelot's father have?

5. What was one of Portia's suitors addicted to?

(see the answer key)

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