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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. Why has Shylock chosen to dine where he is on the night of the masquerade?
(a) To take comfort with friends.
(b) To spite Bassanio.
(c) To keep an eye on his competition.
(d) To avoid the noise of the celebration.

2. What does Antonio ask Bassanio about when they are left alone at the beginning of the play?
(a) How long he will be in town.
(b) How his father has been.
(c) Who he loves.
(d) Where he is going.

3. What does Launcelot want to do when he first appears on stage?
(a) Run away from his master.
(b) Steal some money.
(c) Move out of Italy.
(d) Get married.

4. What does Portia tell Lorenzo she will do to help Bassanio in his quest?
(a) Give money.
(b) Ask favors of high ranking officials.
(c) Denounce her titles.
(d) Pray.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which casket does the guest at Belmont choose while Bassanio is sailing there?

2. How does Shylock's daughter know Launcelot?

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

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

5. What about the lead box intrigues Bassanio?

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