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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 Jessica hope to lose on the night of the masquerade?
(a) A father.
(b) A home.
(c) A religion.
(d) A title.

2. What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?
(a) A loan he just took out.
(b) His mother.
(c) His merchandise.
(d) His melancholy.

3. Who does Shylock's daughter ask to deliver the letter she writes just before Bassanio leaves Venice?
(a) Gobbo.
(b) Bassanio.
(c) Launcelot.
(d) Lorenzo.

4. Why is Antonio not worried about his wealth at the beginning of the play?
(a) His wares are on more than one ship.
(b) He has more than enough money.
(c) He cares not for money.
(d) All of his wares are insured.

5. Who is Launcelot's master?
(a) Shylock.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Bassanio.
(d) Salarino.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Bassiano take out a loan from?

2. What is Shylock's daughter most ashamed of?

3. Why does Portia say it does not matter how she judges him?

4. What does Jessica plan to do while her father is dining on the night of the masquerade?

5. What religion does Shylock's daughter follow?

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