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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 Lorenzo say he will be doing on the night of the masquerade?
(a) He will be running away with Jessica.
(b) He has decided to sail with Bassanio.
(c) He hates dances.
(d) He feels that he is falling ill.

2. What does Lorenzo say he is saving the woman he loves from?
(a) Her boredom.
(b) Her Jewish heritage.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her poverty.

3. What physical ailment does Launcelot's father have?
(a) Deafness.
(b) Lameness.
(c) Baldness.
(d) Blindness.

4. What has lowered the interest rates on loans in Venice?
(a) Unexpected poverty.
(b) Late payments.
(c) Generous lending.
(d) War.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Shylock's daughter know Launcelot?

3. Who does Lorenzo love?

4. Who does Bassiano take out a loan from?

5. Who of the following is not a merchant in Venice?

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