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

2. How does the second suitor to Portia treat her while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) He is kind and thoughtful.
(b) He is timid and careful.
(c) He is ignorant and slow.
(d) He is insulting and arrogant.

3. What is Jessica so annoyed about when she arrives at the masquerade?
(a) She is dressed as a boy.
(b) She could not find her father's cash box.
(c) She is not disguised enough to fool her father.
(d) She is not yet married.

4. Who does Lorenzo give his letter to after reading it?
(a) Bassanio.
(b) Gratiano.
(c) Gobbo.
(d) Launcelot.

5. What is found inside the casket chosen by the second suitor to Portia while Bassanio is sailing there?
(a) A sack of jewels.
(b) A picture of Portia.
(c) A picture of a fool and a poem.
(d) A skull and a poem.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Launcelot's master?

2. What religion does Antonio follow?

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

4. What convinces Lorenzo to change his plans on the night of the masquerade?

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

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