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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. Where will Shylock be when his daughter attends the masquerade?
(a) Dining out.
(b) At a worship service.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) On a business trip.

2. What does Shylock's daughter hate herself for?
(a) Not taking after her mother in looks.
(b) Wanting to turn her back on her religion.
(c) Being ashamed of her father.
(d) Being too stubborn to see the truth about Launcelot.

3. Who does Shylock's daughter write a letter to before Bassanio leaves Venice?
(a) Launcelot.
(b) Lorenzo.
(c) Portia.
(d) Bassanio.

4. How does Shylock's daughter know Launcelot?
(a) He does business often with her father.
(b) He is a very popular figure in the area.
(c) He has been courting her.
(d) He was her father's servant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who of the following is NOT present to discuss the masquerade?

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

3. Who does Lorenzo love?

4. Who is the first person to attempt choosing one of the chests?

5. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?

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