Portia (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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Where is Portia from?
Where is Portia from?
Belmont
How many caskets must suitors choose from to win Portia's hand?
How many caskets must suitors choose from to win Portia's hand?
Three
Who established the casket test for Portia's suitors?
Who established the casket test for Portia's suitors?
Her late father
Which traits characterise Portia?
Which traits characterise Portia?
Intelligence, wit & resourcefulness
What is the purpose of the casket test?
What is the purpose of the casket test?
Test suitors' true intentions
Who does Portia marry?
Who does Portia marry?
Bassanio
What name does Portia use when she disguises herself as a lawyer?
What name does Portia use when she disguises herself as a lawyer?
Balthazar
Whose debt does Portia offer to pay off?
Whose debt does Portia offer to pay off?
Antonio's debt to Shylock
What does Portia's famous speech advocate for?
What does Portia's famous speech advocate for?
Mercy over strict justice
What does Portia give Bassanio as a token of love?
What does Portia give Bassanio as a token of love?
A ring
What does the ring Portia gives test?
What does the ring Portia gives test?
Loyalty & trust
Which themes does Portia influence in the play?
Which themes does Portia influence in the play?
Mercy, justice & women's roles