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