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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which casket does Bassanio choose?
(a) Bronze.
(b) Golden.
(c) Lead.
(d) Silver.

4. Why is Launcelot leaving Venice?
(a) He has a shipment to watch over.
(b) He is now employed by Bassanio.
(c) He has business over seas.
(d) He fears Shylock has figured out his plans with his daughter.

5. What does the young lawyer from Padua warn Shylock he must not take in addition to his pound of flesh?
(a) Blood.
(b) One ounce over a pound.
(c) Fat.
(d) Antonio's life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion does Shylock's daughter follow?

2. Why is Antonio sad when Shylock has realized his daughter is gone?

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

4. What occupation does Portia's cousin hold?

5. Who does Shylock say has never had sympathy for him?

(see the answer key)

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