The Merchant of Venice

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William Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice: Act 2, scene 5 Quiz 3 questions

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What does Shylock warn Launcelot about when Launcelot leaves to work for Bassanio?
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He warns that Bassanio will be a harsher master than he was
He warns that Launcelot will miss his friendship with Jessica
He warns that Bassanio will never trust Launcelot
He warns that Bassanio will not pay Launcelot well
When Shylock is about to leave to have dinner with Bassanio, what does his parting comment to Jessica indicate about their relationship?
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That he trusts her judgment despite her youth and inexperience
That he secretly knows she's planning to betray him
That he's indifferent about anything related to her welfare
That he is extremely protective and possessive of her
What does Jessica's remark after Shylock's departure imply about the nature of family connections in the play?
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It implies that family connections are strictly based on blood
It implies that family connections can be undone by betrayal
It implies that family connections are permanent and unbreakable
It implies that family connections can be easily cultivated anew