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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. Who begs to travel with Bassanio on his journey before he leaves Venice?
(a) Antonio.
(b) Gratiano.
(c) Launcelot.
(d) Gobbo.

2. What does Shylock tell his daughter not to do on the night of the masquerade?
(a) Attend the ball.
(b) Worry about him.
(c) Have visitors.
(d) Look out the window.

3. What convinces Lorenzo to change his plans on the night of the masquerade?
(a) An announcement from Bassanio.
(b) A letter from Jessica.
(c) The discussion with his friends.
(d) News from Launcelot.

4. What does Launcelot tease his father about when he sees him on the street?
(a) His mismatched clothing.
(b) His lack of money or occupation.
(c) Not recognizing his own son.
(d) His bad jokes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bassanio ask the man he is getting the loan from to do in order to complete the loan process?

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

3. When does Gratiano say love tends to wane?

4. Why does Shylock hate Antonio?

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

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