Act 2

Question 1

1. Hire

Answer 1

• Bassanio is convinced to hire Launcelot, a servant of Shylock

Question 2

2. Lorenzo

Answer 2

• Shylock’s daughter, Jessica, desires to leave home and become a Christian in order to marry Lorenzo, a friend of Antonio

Question 3

3. Letter

Answer 3

• Launcelot delivers a letter to Lorenzo with plans for him and Jessica to run away that evening

Question 4

4. Escape

Answer 4

• Jessica runs away with gold and jewels from Shylock

Question 5

5. Belmont & Anger

Answer 5

• The following day, Bassanio embarks on a journey to Belmont
• Shylock expresses fury over his daughter’s disappearance and the theft of his treasure

Question 6

6. Suitors

Answer 6

• In Belmont, the suitors of Portia, the Prince of Morocco and the Prince of Aragon, choose to open the golden and silver caskets, respectively

Question 7

7. Incorrect

Answer 7

• Both make the mistake of selecting the incorrect casket and are unsuccessful

Question 8

8. Departure & Arrival

Answer 8

• Upon Aragon’s departure, Portia receives word of Bassanio’s arrival
• rushes excitedly to greet him