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

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

3. Why is Launcelot leaving Venice?
(a) He is now employed by Bassanio.
(b) He has a shipment to watch over.
(c) He has business over seas.
(d) He fears Shylock has figured out his plans with his daughter.

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

5. What does Portia really not like about the Moroccan Prince?
(a) His reputation.
(b) His clothing.
(c) His ego.
(d) His dark skin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is meant to pick a husband for Portia?

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

3. Why would Shylock not approve of his daughter's choice in husband?

4. What does Lorenzo say Shylock's only way to Heaven will be?

5. Why does Bassanio need to borrow something from Antonio at the beginning of the book?

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