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Question
What reason does Portia give for refusing the Duke's invitation to dinner?
Options
She had to hurry back to Belmont before Bassanio's return.
She already felt rewarded and satisfied at having saved Antonio.
She was afraid of being found out.
She had to return to Padua that night.
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Solution
She had to return to Padua that night.
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