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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. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?
(a) He lends money too generously.
(b) He is in love with his daughter.
(c) He is not fair in his dealings.
(d) He is a Jew.

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

3. What does Lorenzo say Shylock's only way to Heaven will be?
(a) Repentance.
(b) Conversion to Christianity.
(c) Jessica.
(d) Forgiving all his outstanding loans.

4. Who is the first person to attempt choosing one of the chests?
(a) An English duke.
(b) Lorenzo.
(c) Bassanio.
(d) The Moroccan prince.

5. Who is late to the masquerade?
(a) Shylock.
(b) Lorenzo.
(c) Bassanio.
(d) Gratiano.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Launcelot tease his father about when he sees him on the street?

2. Why has Shylock chosen to dine where he is on the night of the masquerade?

3. Why is Launcelot leaving Venice?

4. What does Gratiano say most lovers really love?

5. Where does the Moroccan prince first touch land?

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