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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 convinces Lorenzo to change his plans on the night of the masquerade?
(a) The discussion with his friends.
(b) News from Launcelot.
(c) A letter from Jessica.
(d) An announcement from Bassanio.

2. What does Shylock say will happen if the duke does not uphold the contract between Shylock and Antonio?
(a) Business in Venice will suffer.
(b) Money will be lost.
(c) Contracts will be broken.
(d) The duke will be arrested.

3. Why is Launcelot leaving Venice?
(a) He is now employed by Bassanio.
(b) He has a shipment to watch over.
(c) He fears Shylock has figured out his plans with his daughter.
(d) He has business over seas.

4. What does Launcelot tell Jessica he is worried about her for?
(a) Her new husband will mistreat her.
(b) Her father will try to arrest her new husband.
(c) She may go to hell for the sins of her father.
(d) She was manipulated into her marriage.

5. What is the guest at Belmont doing while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) Courting Portia.
(b) Dining and Talking.
(c) Choosing between the caskets.
(d) Preparing to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Nerissa marry?

2. Why does Bassanio need to borrow something from Antonio at the beginning of the book?

3. Who does Portia leave in charge of her house when she leaves?

4. What will Jessica do for Lorenzo the night of the masquerade?

5. What is Jessica so annoyed about when she arrives at the masquerade?

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