Question

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. (10)

Now he goes,

With no less presence, but with much more love,

Than young Alcides, when he did redeem

The virgin tribute paid by howling Troy

A. What is the occasion?Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. (10)

Now he goes,

With no less presence, but with much more love,

Than young Alcides, when he did redeem

The virgin tribute paid by howling Troy

A. What is the occasion?

B. Who is Alcides? How does Portia compare Bassanio with him?

C. What is 'virgin tribute'? How is this comparison apt here?

D. Why does Portia stop Bassanio from choosing the casket?

E. Which casket does Bassanio choose, and Why?​

Answer 1

Answer:

A. I don't know

B. I don't know

C. I don't know

D. I don't know

E. I don't know