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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Salarino think Antonio's sadness is about?
(a) Worry over his ships.
(b) Love.
(c) Competiton in the market.
(d) His mother's sickness.

2. What does Solanio think Antonio's sadness is about?
(a) Worry over his ships.
(b) Competition in the market.
(c) Love.
(d) His mother's sickness.

3. What will Jessica do for Lorenzo the night of the masquerade?
(a) Be his torchbearer.
(b) Be his partner for the night.
(c) Marry him.
(d) Steal money from her father.

4. What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?
(a) A staged play.
(b) A living legend.
(c) A book.
(d) A dream.

5. Who is Bassanio in love with?
(a) Pattea.
(b) Prenatia.
(c) Portia.
(d) Placius.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will the correct suitor find inside the correct item in order to win Portia's hand in marriage?

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

3. What do Portia's suitors have to choose from in order to win her hand in marriage?

4. How much interest is being charged on the loan to Bassanio?

5. What does the Moroccan prince beg Portia not to judge him by?

(see the answer key)

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