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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Launcelot's occupation?
(a) Servant.
(b) Sailor.
(c) Clown.
(d) Merchant.

2. Who does Bassiano take out a loan from?
(a) Shylock.
(b) Lorenzo.
(c) Santino.
(d) Gratiano.

3. Who does Launcelot want to work for?
(a) Portia.
(b) Shylock.
(c) Bassanio.
(d) Antonio.

4. What is the consequence of a suitor choosing the wrong chest?
(a) He must pay the price.
(b) He must pledge his allegiance to Portia's household.
(c) He cannot speak of marriage to any other woman.
(d) He is sworn to secrecy.

5. Why is guaranteeing this loan so dangerous to Antonio?
(a) Antonio is already deep in debt.
(b) Antonio is known for defaulting on loans.
(c) All his ships are currently sailing.
(d) Antonio is not even using the money for himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Launcelot's master?

2. What does Salarino think Antonio's sadness is about?

3. What does Launcelot want to do when he first appears on stage?

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

5. What did Portia's father want to determine through his test of chests?

(see the answer key)

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