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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 of the following is NOT present to discuss the masquerade?
(a) Gratiano.
(b) Bassanio.
(c) Salarino.
(d) Solanio.

2. What does Bassanio need to borrow from Antonio at the beginning of the book?
(a) Money.
(b) A ship.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Lodging.

3. How much interest is being charged on the loan to Bassanio?
(a) None.
(b) Ten percent.
(c) Five Percent.
(d) Twenty Percent.

4. How many items do Portia's suitors have to choose from to win her hand in marriage?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion does Shylock follow?

2. What does The Moroccan Prince think Portia does not like about him?

3. Why has no suitor yet tried to choose one of the chests?

4. What is the name of Shylock's daughter?

5. Which of these is NOT a fault Portia saw in some of her past suitors?

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