relationship between men and women

Question 1

Portia declares her devotion to Bassanio.

Answer 1

One half of me is yours, the other half yours.” (Act 3, Scene 2)

Question 2

Portia expresses her frustration with her lack of choice in marriage

Answer 2

“I may neither choose who I would nor refuse who I dislike.” (Act 1, Scene 2)

Question 3

Portia tests Bassanio’s loyalty with the ring trick

Answer 3

“If you did know to whom I gave the ring, / If you did know for whom I gave the ring.” (Act 5, Scene 1)

Question 4

Jessica and Lorenzo’s love elopement.

Answer 4

“But love is blind and lovers cannot see / The pretty follies that themselves commit.” (Act 2, Scene 6)

Question 5

Gratiano’s vow to Nerissa after the ring deception.

Answer 5

“By my soul I swear, I never more will break an oath with thee.” (Act 5, Scene 1)