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What trick did Portia play on Bassanio?
What trick did Portia play on Bassanio?
Portia pretended to be a lawyer and demanded his gloves, which revealed the ring she had given him.
Why did Bassanio refuse to give the lawyer the ring?
Why did Bassanio refuse to give the lawyer the ring?
The ring was his engagement ring and he had promised his wife never to part with it.
How did the lawyer react when Bassanio refused to give him the ring?
How did the lawyer react when Bassanio refused to give him the ring?
The lawyer pretended to be greatly displeased, which hurt both Bassanio and Antonio.
What did Bassanio offer the lawyer in exchange for not asking for the ring?
What did Bassanio offer the lawyer in exchange for not asking for the ring?
What did Portia realize when she saw the ring?
What did Portia realize when she saw the ring?
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Portia's trick
Portia's trick
Portia pretended to be a lawyer to test Bassanio's love.
Bassanio's ring
Bassanio's ring
An engagement ring Bassanio promised not to part with.
Lawyer's reaction
Lawyer's reaction
The lawyer pretended to be unhappy when Bassanio refused to give the ring.
Bassanio's exchange
Bassanio's exchange
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Portia's realization
Portia's realization
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Study Notes
What trick did Portia play on Bassanio? Why did Bassanio refuse to give the lawyer the ring? How did the lawyer react when Bassanio refused to give him the ring? What did Bassanio offer the lawyer in exchange for not asking for the ring? What did Portia realize when she saw the ring?
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Test your knowledge of Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice' with this quiz! Explore the theme of mistaken identity and trickery as you answer questions about Portia's clever plot and Bassanio's surprise revelation. Get ready to dive into the world of love, deception, and dramatic twists!
