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- 1. Multiple Choice
Who is Lucentio disguised as for the majority of the play?
No one, he's himself
Cambio
Gremio
Tranio
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why does Petruchio marry Kate?
He likes a challenge
He fell in love with Kate at first sight
He wanted her family's money
His parents arranged the marriage
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is Kate's relationship with Bianca?
Kate torments Bianca constantly
They have a sweet friendship
Bianca torments Kate constantly
They don't meet eachother in the play
- 4. Multiple Choice
Who is Lucentio talking about when he says, "Oh yes, I saw the sweet beauty in her face, such as the daughter of Agenor had" (I.i.162-163)?
Sly
Kate
Biondello
Bianca
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does "mother's wit" mean in this play?
A person's ability to think well under pressure
A person's ability to tell witty jokes
His mother's intelligence
A person's natural intelligence
- 6. Multiple Choice
Who is the father of Kate and Bianca
Gremio
Baptista
Tranio
Phillip
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the main topic of Taming of the Shrew?
Gender Roles
Education
Family
True Love
- 8. Multiple ChoicePetruchio says he came to Padua to marrysomeone with a lot of moneythe most spirited woman in the citya woman that is a challengea shrew
- 9. Multiple ChoiceBaptista refuses all suitors to Bianca's hand until .....Bianca finds a rich manKatherine's marriage is setBianca learns mannersKatherine learns to treat others kindly
- 10. Multiple ChoiceGrumio isOne of Bianca's suitorsPetruchio's servantLucentio
Lucentio's servant - 11. Multiple ChoiceThe Taming of the Shrew is aromancefablecomedy
- 12. Multiple ChoiceIn and near what city does the play take place?MantuaPaduaVeronaPisa
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWho is the "shrew"KatePetruchioBiancaBiondello
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Katharina do to Hortensio?Agrees to marry himTeaches him how to play the luteShe introduces him to her sisterShe smashes a lute over his head
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Petruchio wish to marry?He has never been in loveHis first wife has passed awayHe's only interested in the dowryHe fell in love with Kate at first sight
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThis character falls in love at first sight.HortensioGremioPetruchioLucentio
- 17. Multiple Choice
Three Times
Swain
Thrice
Surly
Engender
- 18. Multiple Choice
To give permission for something to happen
Choler
Adder
Consent
Habiliment
- 19. Multiple Choice
To have something bad happen to someone
Befall
Thrice
Spite
Motley
- 20. Multiple ChoiceDay set for Katherine's weddingSundayFridayMondayWednesday
- 21. Multiple Choice"And on that note, let’s all pass the time this afternoon drinking rounds to our mistress’s health and following the example of legal adversaries, who fight tooth and nail in court but eat and drink as friends."
This quote exemplifies the truce between which of the following characters?Hortensio, Gremio, & Tranio (Lucentio)Hortensio, Baptista, & PetruchioBaptista, Katherine, & BiancaBaptista, Petruchio, & Trancio (Lucentio) - 22. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Petruchio decide to pursue Kate?Her dowry is enormous.He's up for the challenge of "taming" her.He's arrogant and cocky enough to believe he can marry her.All choices are correct.
- 23. Multiple Choice
How does Petruchio show up on his wedding day?
In a wagon, dressed all in black
On foot, dragging a mangy dog behind him
Dressed crazily and riding an old, run-down horse
With another woman
- 24. Multiple Choice
What does Petruchio do during the wedding ceremony?
He fights with Baptista.
He punches the priest.
He throws wine in Kate’s face.
He demands his dowry.
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