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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 6.

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) His bad jokes.
(c) His mismatched clothing.
(d) Not recognizing his own son.

2. What religion does Antonio follow?
(a) Puritan.
(b) Muslim.
(c) Jewish.
(d) Christian.

3. What does Shylock's daughter hate herself for?
(a) Not taking after her mother in looks.
(b) Being ashamed of her father.
(c) Being too stubborn to see the truth about Launcelot.
(d) Wanting to turn her back on her religion.

4. Where does the Moroccan prince first touch land?
(a) Rome.
(b) Belmont.
(c) Sparta.
(d) Venice.

5. Who is late to the masquerade?
(a) Lorenzo.
(b) Bassanio.
(c) Shylock.
(d) Gratiano.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will Shylock be when his daughter attends the masquerade?

2. What new reason does Shylock have to hate Bassanio on the night of the masquerade?

3. Why is Antonio not worried about his wealth at the beginning of the play?

4. What does Gratiano say most lovers really love?

5. What does Bassanio need to borrow from Antonio at the beginning of the book?

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