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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Portia's cousin live?
(a) Rome.
(b) Padua.
(c) Paris.
(d) Venice.

3. What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?
(a) A loan he just took out.
(b) His merchandise.
(c) His melancholy.
(d) His mother.

4. What does Launcelot tease his father about when he sees him on the street?
(a) Not recognizing his own son.
(b) His bad jokes.
(c) His mismatched clothing.
(d) His lack of money or occupation.

5. When does Gratiano say love tends to wane?
(a) After the gleam wears off.
(b) After consummation.
(c) After the committment is made.
(d) After marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?

2. Why is Launcelot leaving Venice?

3. Why is Jessica afraid to do what is asked of her at the masquerade?

4. Why does Gratiano say Jessica is not a true Jew?

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

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