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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. What religion does Shylock follow?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Christian.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Puritan.

2. What does Lorenzo say he will be doing on the night of the masquerade?
(a) He hates dances.
(b) He has decided to sail with Bassanio.
(c) He will be running away with Jessica.
(d) He feels that he is falling ill.

3. What did one of Portia's suitors have too much fondness for?
(a) Her lady in waiting.
(b) His horse.
(c) His looks.
(d) His money.

4. Why would Shylock not approve of his daughter's choice in husband?
(a) He is known to be disloyal.
(b) He is not Jewish.
(c) He is too young.
(d) He is not wealthy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Launcelot's father's name?

2. How does Shylock's daughter know Launcelot?

3. What is the consequence of a suitor choosing the wrong chest?

4. Who does Launcelot want to work for?

5. What does Bassanio ask the man he is getting the loan from to do in order to complete the loan process?

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