The Merchant of Venice Act II Scenes 6 and 8

Where does Act II Scene 6 take place?

• Venice, the Rialto

• Venice, Shylock's house

• Belmont

• Morocco

Why was Lorenzo late?

• He was dealing with some business.

• He was having second thoughts about Jessica.

• He was afraid of Shylock.

• He was not late.

Why is Jessica disguised as a boy?

• To find a job.

• To trick Lorenzo and his friends.

• To escape from her father's house with Lorenzo.

• To pretend she was Cupid.

What does Jessica hand to Lorenzo as they are leaving?

• A torch.

• Food for the trip.

• Clothes so she could change.

• A casket and some ducats.

Why is Lorenzo helping Jessica run away?

• They are in love.

• Her father is a Jew.

• He wants to introduce her to his friends.

• They wanted to join the masque.

Antonio finds Gratiano to inform him:

• Shylock has found out about Jessica's escape.

• Bassanio will sail to Belmont immediately.

• All his ships have reached Venice.

• Portia has found a husband.

In Act II Scene 8, Shylock is heard saying on the streets,

"My daughter, O my ducats, O my daughter!

Fled with a Christian! O my Christian ducats!

Stol’n by my daughter! Justice! Find the girl!

She hath the stones upon her, and the ducats."

Briefly describe Shylock's emotions and the reason he feels the way he does.

Which of the following caused Shylock great distress?

You may select more than one answer.

• Losing his jewels.

• Losing his daughter to a Christian.

• Losing a bet to Antonio.

• Losing his ducats.

Why is Salarino concerned about Antonio after having conversed with a Frenchman?

• The Venetian people are looking for Antonio.

• Lorenzo cannot be located.

• An Italian ship which was richly fraught has miscarried.

• Shylock wants a pound of Antonio's flesh.

Why is Bassanio leaving Venice?

• To run away from Shylock.

• To go to Belmont and meet Portia.

• To get news on Antonio's ships.

• To travel and explore different cities.