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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What new reason does Shylock have to hate Bassanio on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Launcelot is working for him now.
(b) Jessica wants to marry him.
(c) He has been heard saying rude things about Shylock.
(d) He is not able to repay the loan he took out.

3. Why is Bassiano so nervous about Antonio signing the loan agreement?
(a) He feels guilty.
(b) He fears for Antonio's reputation.
(c) The villain is being nice.
(d) The cost is too high.

4. How does the guest at Belmont react when he sees what is in the casket he has chosen?
(a) He starts raving furiously.
(b) He laughs at the wit of Portia's father.
(c) He bursts into tears.
(d) He leaves the scene quickly.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the money lender refuse to complete the loan process in the way Bassanio suggests?

2. Why does Jessica return to her house before the masquerade?

3. What does the inscription on the silver casket say it holds?

4. Where is Bassanio heading to after speaking with Gratiano?

5. What does Lorenzo apologize for when he arrives at the masquerade?

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