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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Lorenzo give his letter to after reading it?
(a) Gobbo.
(b) Launcelot.
(c) Gratiano.
(d) Bassanio.

2. Who wants to dine with Shylock the evening of the Masquerade?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Gratiano.
(d) Lorenzo.

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

4. What do the men lack for the upcoming masquerade?
(a) Tickets.
(b) Masks.
(c) Partners.
(d) Torchbearers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Salarino think Antonio's sadness is about?

2. Who does Lorenzo love?

3. What convinces Lorenzo to change his plans on the night of the masquerade?

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

5. Who does Shylock's daughter write a letter to before Bassanio leaves Venice?

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