Portia (The Merchant of Venice) - Test
  • 1. Who inspired Shakespeare's creation of Portia?
A) A fictional character from another one of Shakespeare's plays
B) Shakespeare's imagination without any real-life inspiration
C) Queen Elizabeth I alone
D) The historical figure Porcia and several parts of the Bible
  • 2. What is Portia known for quoting frequently in 'The Merchant of Venice'?
A) Famous speeches
B) Poetry
C) Proverbs
D) Shakespearean sonnets
  • 3. Which character is Portia often compared to due to her love for proverbs?
A) Cleopatra
B) Queen Elizabeth I
C) Desdemona
D) Lady Macbeth
  • 4. What unique challenge must suitors face to win Portia's hand in marriage?
A) Choosing the correct casket from three options: gold, silver, and lead
B) Solving a riddle posed by Portia herself
C) Passing a test of loyalty
D) Winning a duel against Portia's brother
  • 5. Which character does Portia disguise herself as in the court scene?
A) A lawyer named Balthazar
B) Nerissa
C) Antonio's servant
D) A judge
  • 6. What technicality does Portia use to save Antonio in court?
A) Shylock is a foreigner and has no legal standing
B) The bond does not allow for the removal of blood
C) The contract was signed on an invalid date
D) Antonio's debt was forgiven by another creditor
  • 7. Which critic categorizes Portia as one of Shakespeare's women who act instead of their absent father?
A) Susan Oldrieve
B) J. Weiss
C) Sharon Hamilton
D) Robert Hapgood
  • 8. What term describes the legal tactics Portia uses in court?
A) 'London barrister'
B) 'New York counsel'
C) 'Philadelphia lawyer'
D) 'Boston attorney'
  • 9. Which actress played Portia in both cinema and theatre in the 20th century?
A) Gemma Jones
B) Maggie Smith
C) Caroline John
D) Lynn Collins
  • 10. What was the original name of the New England School of Law when it was established in 1908?
A) Elizabethan Law School
B) Portia Law School
C) Shakespeare Law School
D) Venetian Law School
  • 11. What is the Portia Hypothesis about?
A) Only women named Portia are successful lawyers
B) Names do not impact success in any profession
C) Men with feminine-sounding names are less likely to succeed in law
D) Women with masculine-sounding names tend to be more successful in a legal profession
  • 12. Which moon of Uranus is named after a Shakespearean character?
A) Portia
B) Ophelia
C) Juliet
D) Desdemona
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