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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has lowered the interest rates on loans in Venice?
(a) Generous lending.
(b) Late payments.
(c) War.
(d) Unexpected poverty.

2. What does Shylock tell his daughter not to do on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Worry about him.
(b) Attend the ball.
(c) Have visitors.
(d) Look out the window.

3. What does Shylock tell Launcelot he will not receive while working for his new master?
(a) Respect.
(b) Good treatment.
(c) Attention.
(d) Fair wages.

4. What does Launcelot do that breaks up the discussion about the masquerade?
(a) Tells jokes.
(b) Brings news that the ball is cancelled.
(c) Announces that Bassanio is leaving Venice earlier than expected.
(d) Delivers a letter.

5. Who does Lorenzo love?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Portia.
(c) Jessica.
(d) Josilyn.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jessica plan to do while her father is dining on the night of the masquerade?

3. Who is Bassanio in love with?

4. What did the Moroccan Prince think many men desired?

5. What is the title of the second guest at Belmont while Bassanio is sailing there?

(see the answer key)

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