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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. Who does Launcelot tell Jessica is coming the night of the masquerade?
(a) A masked man.
(b) A man in love.
(c) A Jew.
(d) A Christian.

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

3. What is Launcelot's father's name?
(a) Gilroy.
(b) Goddo.
(c) Gildo.
(d) Gobbo.

4. What does Shylock tell Jessica to do while he is dining on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Serve him well.
(b) Attend with him.
(c) Lock the doors and windows.
(d) Go to bed early.

5. What is Shylock's daughter most ashamed of?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her looks.
(c) Her religion.
(d) Her low social rank.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one of Portia's suitors addicted to?

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

3. Who of the following is not a merchant in Venice?

4. What religion does Shylock's daughter want to follow?

5. Who does Shylock's daughter write a letter to before Bassanio leaves Venice?

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