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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?
(a) A living legend.
(b) A book.
(c) A staged play.
(d) A dream.

2. What is Jessica so annoyed about when she arrives at the masquerade?
(a) She is dressed as a boy.
(b) She is not yet married.
(c) She is not disguised enough to fool her father.
(d) She could not find her father's cash box.

3. How is Bassanio related to Antonio?
(a) Bassanio is his uncle.
(b) Bassanio is his cousin.
(c) Bassanio is his best friend.
(d) Bassanio is his brother.

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

5. Who wants to dine with Shylock the evening of the Masquerade?
(a) Gratiano.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Bassanio.
(d) Lorenzo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the money lender want if the loan that Bassanio needs cannot be repaid?

2. Who does Launcelot tell Jessica is coming the night of the masquerade?

3. Why does Jessica return to her house before the masquerade?

4. How much money will Antonio earn when his investments come to fruition?

5. What convinces Lorenzo to change his plans on the night of the masquerade?

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