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?

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Portia ultimately marries Bassanio. Prince of Morocco and Prince of Arragon were the other two suitors who took the test.
Bassanio is worthy of Portia because both of them love each other deeply. Bassanio like a noble man has sent greetings, polite salutations, gracious speeches and costly presents before his arrival.

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