A blind father looks for his son. Lancelot Gobbo is conflicted. The Merchant Of Venice Act 2 Scene 2 Quiz follows the comedic confusion, and the decision to switch masters. Now answer the first question in this scene.

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The Merchant Of Venice Act 2 Scene 2 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 2 Scene 2 take place?
- Which character opens Act 2 Scene 2?
- What is Launcelot debating at the beginning of the scene?
- What kind of debate does Launcelot have with himself?
- What does Launcelot ultimately decide?
- How does Launcelot describe Shylock?
- Who enters while Launcelot is debating?
- What physical problem does Old Gobbo have?
- Why does Old Gobbo not recognize Launcelot immediately?
- What prank does Launcelot play on his father?
- What does Old Gobbo bring for Shylock?
- What does Launcelot ask his father to help him do?
- Who enters while they are talking?
- What does Launcelot ask of Bassanio?
- How does Bassanio respond to Launcelot’s request?
- What does Bassanio tell his servants to do for Launcelot?
- How does Launcelot feel about joining Bassanio?
- Who else enters to speak with Bassanio?
- What does Gratiano ask of Bassanio?
- What condition does Bassanio set for Gratiano’s trip?
- What reputation does Gratiano have in Venice?
- What reason does Bassanio give for warning Gratiano?
- What does Gratiano promise to do in Belmont?
- What theme does Launcelot’s soliloquy emphasize?
- What comic element dominates the conversation between Launcelot and Old Gobbo?
- What is Bassanio preparing for at the end of the scene?
- How does Launcelot’s change of service reflect the play’s social world?
- Which character provides contrast to Antonio’s seriousness in this act?
- What tone concludes Act 2 Scene 2?
- What dramatic function does this scene serve?
