What test had Portia’s father devised for her suitors? What oath did the suitors have to
take before making their choice? (ii) Who is Nerissa? What does she say to cheer up Portia? (iii) Why does Portia disapprove of the County Palatine? Whom would she rather marry? (iv) How, according to Portia, can the Duke of Saxony’s nephew be made to choose the
wrong casket? What do these suitors ultimately decide? Why? (v) Whom does Portia ultimately marry? Who were the two other suitors who took the
test? Why, in your opinion, is the person whom she marries worthy of her?

Who is Nerissa? What does she say to cheer up Portia?

Why does Portia disapprove of the County Palatine? Whom would she rather marry?

How, according to Portia, can the Duke of Saxony’s nephew be made to choose the
wrong casket? What do these suitors ultimately decide? Why?

Whom does Portia ultimately marry? Who were the two other suitors who took the
test? Why, in your opinion, is the person whom she marries worthy of her?