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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religion does Shylock follow?
(a) Christian.
(b) Puritan.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Jewish.

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

3. What is the title of the second guest at Belmont while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) Lord.
(b) Earl.
(c) Duke.
(d) Prince.

4. Why does Gratiano not attend the masquerade?
(a) He does not want to be seen with Jessica.
(b) He is summoned to help Antonio.
(c) He falls suddenly ill.
(d) Bassanio sets sail when the wind changes.

5. Why is Jessica afraid to do what is asked of her at the masquerade?
(a) She is afraid her father will find out.
(b) She is afraid of what people will think of her.
(c) She is not dressed appropriately.
(d) She is afraid she will be rejected from the synogogue.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Jessica dressed when she arrives at the masquerade?

3. Who begs to travel with Bassanio on his journey before he leaves Venice?

4. Why does the second suitor choose to forgo the gold casket?

5. How does the second suitor to Portia treat her while Bassanio is sailing there?

(see the answer key)

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