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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 Bassanio hire into his service before he leaves Venice?
(a) Shylock.
(b) Launcelot.
(c) Gratiano.
(d) Goddo.

2. What does Solanio think Antonio's sadness is about?
(a) Worry over his ships.
(b) Love.
(c) Competition in the market.
(d) His mother's sickness.

3. What does Jessica plan to do while her father is dining on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Sneak out and attend the masquerade.
(b) Drug his food with a sleeping draught.
(c) Run away with Lorenzo.
(d) Ask him to convert to Christianity with her.

4. Who does Shylock's daughter ask to deliver the letter she writes just before Bassanio leaves Venice?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Launcelot.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Gobbo.

5. Who does Shylock's daughter want to marry?
(a) Lorenzo.
(b) Bassanio.
(c) Launcelot.
(d) Antonio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will the correct suitor find inside the correct item in order to win Portia's hand in marriage?

2. What does Lorenzo say Shylock's only way to Heaven will be?

3. What religion does Shylock follow?

4. Where are the rules for Portia's suitors listed?

5. Who wants to dine with Shylock the evening of the Masquerade?

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