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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bassanio ask the man he is getting the loan from to do in order to complete the loan process?
(a) Sign a contract.
(b) Shake hands on the deal.
(c) Meet at Antonio's house.
(d) Dine with him and Antonio.

2. Why would Shylock not approve of his daughter's choice in husband?
(a) He is not Jewish.
(b) He is known to be disloyal.
(c) He is not wealthy.
(d) He is too young.

3. Why has no suitor yet tried to choose one of the chests?
(a) They will not be allowed to ever marry if they choose incorrectly.
(b) Portia's dowry is insufficient.
(c) They only wanted a free trip, not a real bride.
(d) They realize that Portia is not as rich as they thought.

4. What is the name of Portia's lady in waiting?
(a) Naomi.
(b) Nelissa.
(c) Nerissa.
(d) Natalia.

5. What is Shylock's daughter most ashamed of?
(a) Her low social rank.
(b) Her looks.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has lowered the interest rates on loans in Venice?

2. What religion does Shylock's daughter want to follow?

3. Why is guaranteeing this loan so dangerous to Antonio?

4. Where is the person coming from whose arrival is announced at the end of the second scene?

5. What does the money lender want if the loan that Bassanio needs cannot be repaid?

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