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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 Bassanio hire into his service before he leaves Venice?
(a) Launcelot.
(b) Goddo.
(c) Gratiano.
(d) Shylock.

2. What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?
(a) His merchandise.
(b) His mother.
(c) A loan he just took out.
(d) His melancholy.

3. How much money will Antonio earn when his investments come to fruition?
(a) Three times the loan amount.
(b) The exact amount of the loan.
(c) Ten times the amount of the loan.
(d) Twice the amount of the loan.

4. What does the Moroccan prince beg Portia not to judge him by?
(a) His dark skin.
(b) His reputation.
(c) His riches.
(d) His speech.

5. What religion does Shylock's daughter want to follow?
(a) Christian.
(b) Muslim.
(c) Jewish.
(d) Puritan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Lorenzo give his letter to after reading it?

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

4. What do the men lack for the upcoming masquerade?

5. Where does the Moroccan prince first touch land?

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