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From the extract, who did Portia believe Bassanio should have known more about in order to keep the ring?
From the extract, who did Portia believe Bassanio should have known more about in order to keep the ring?
- The value of the ring
- The person who gave him the ring
- The ring's virtue (correct)
- His own honor
Which aspect of the ring does Portia believe Bassanio underestimated?
Which aspect of the ring does Portia believe Bassanio underestimated?
- Bassanio's attachment to the ring
- The sentimental value
- The material worth (correct)
- Bassanio's honor
Why was Bassanio unwilling to part with the ring, as mentioned in the extract?
Why was Bassanio unwilling to part with the ring, as mentioned in the extract?
- He believed it was a valuable possession
- He valued its sentimental significance (correct)
- He wanted to keep it as a memento of a loved one
- He was under pressure to give it away
What role did honor play in Bassanio's decision to give away the ring?
What role did honor play in Bassanio's decision to give away the ring?
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What is the main reason Portia believes should have prevented Bassanio from giving away the ring?
What is the main reason Portia believes should have prevented Bassanio from giving away the ring?
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