Portia's Perspectives on Suitors

Portia and Nerissa discuss the burdens of wealth and the challenge of choosing a husband due to the lottery devised by Portia's late father. Portia humorously describes her suitors, none of whom she favors. The suitors decide to leave, and there is mention of Bassanio, a worthy man from Portia's past, and the arrival of the Prince of Morocco.

What is Portia's initial feeling about the world?

• Joyful

• Excited

• Weary

• Indifferent

According to Nerissa, what is better than having too much or too little?

• Superfluity

• Competency

• Wealth

• Poverty

What restricts Portia's choice in selecting a husband?

• Her mother's advice

• Her father's will

• Her own will

• Her friends' opinions

What is the purpose of the three chests in the lottery?

• To test the suitors' wealth

• To determine Portia's inheritance

• To entertain the guests

• To choose Portia's husband

What is the Neapolitan Prince most proud of?

• His wealth

• His horse

• His castle

• His sword

How does Portia describe the County Palatine?

• Always frowning

• Always smiling

• Always laughing

• Always singing

What is unique about the French Lord according to Portia?

• He has no personality of his own

• He is very serious

• He is very humorous

• He has a unique personality

What is Falconbridge's main issue according to Portia?

• He doesn't understand her language

• He is too serious

• He is poorly dressed

• He is too talkative

What does the Scottish Lord receive from the Englishman?

• A gift

• A letter

• A horse

• A box in the ear

What decision do the suitors make regarding Portia?

• To stay and try again

• To leave and not trouble her

• To ask for her hand in marriage

• To challenge each other