What does Katharina do to Hortensio?

She smashes a lute over his head

Teaches him how to play the lute

She introduces him to her sister

Why does Petruchio wish to marry?

He's only interested in the dowry

He fell in love with Kate at first sight

When he awakens, what is the first thing the drunkard requests?

For them to turn down the lights.

What excuse does the drunkard's "wife" make for not going to bed with him?

She says his doctor warned against too much excitement.

She says she wants him to woo her a bit more.

In the Induction, what does Sly refuse to do?

He refuses to pay for his drinks.

He refuses to believe that he is rich.

He refuses to go home and take a nap.

What does the Lord wonder about Sly?

He wonders if he gave Sly money and a wife if he would start behaving differently.

He wonders why Sly drinks so much.

He wonders if Sly is capable of running his own business.

Why does the Page say that he/she is to call Sly “Lord” as well as “husband”?

She says that women are supposed to show obedience to their husbands; therefore, she also calls him Lord.

She says that he is a Lord, and so she must say his proper title, as well as his husbandly name.

She says that calling him Lord is usually part of a private joke between the two of them.

What decree, concerning his daughters, does Baptista make in Act I?

Bianca, his youngest, may not marry until her older sister, Katharina, has been married.

They are not allowed to marry until they have reached the age of 18.

They are not allowed to marry until he has given his blessing.

How do the gentlemen suitors feel about Katharina?

They abhor everything about her. She is absolutely revolting.

They think she is beautiful, but they all agree that her beauty cannot match Bianca’s.

They think she is beautiful, but they would not wish her temper on their worst enemy.

How does Katharina feel about the idea of marriage?

She is repulsed by it. She has no desire to get married.

She thinks that men are ungrateful and therefore, she cannot tie herself to one.

She feels like she is too young to be married. She wants to be single a little while longer.

Baptista says that only one sort of gentlemen will be admitted to his house, until a suitor is found for Katharina. What kind of gentlemen is allowed?

One who wants to discuss business.

Which answer below is NOT a part of Lucentio’s plan?

He and his servant, Biondello, are going to switch garments and Biondello will pretend to be Lucentio.

He plans to dress as a teacher and woo Bianca.

Tranio is going to present himself (as Lucentio) as a possible suitor. He will arrange a marriage settlement with Baptista.

Why did Petruchio come to Padua?

He came to carouse and do some rabble rousing with his friends.

He came to pay a visit to a former colleague.

How do Hortensio, Gremio, and eventually Tranio/ Lucentio, plan to “thank” Petruchio?

They are going to pay him to marry Katharina.

They are going to give him gold, jewels, and a mistress.

They are going to "owe him one".

Why does Bianca say that she will obey any command that Katharina gives?

She wants to show respect to her elders.

She believes in Katharina and truly thinks that everything her sister does is for a purpose.

How does Bianca offend Katharina?

Katharina is upset because Bianca chooses to remain silent.

Katharina is hurt because everyone prefers Bianca.

Bianca tells Katharina that she is a shrew and that no one will ever love her.

Why does Petruchio think that he and Katharina will make a suitable match?

They share many things in common: they like horses, dancing, and judging other people.

He appreciates her sharp wit and cannot wait to test her.

Why did Katharina break a lute over Hortensio's (Litio's) head?

He was critiquing her and she didn't like his comments.

He told her that Bianca was a far better musician.

He challenged her to play faster and she couldn't do it.

How does Petruchio try to woo Katharina?

He uses reverse psychology and tells her that she is lovely, gentle, and sweet.

How does Baptista decide who will be the best man to marry Bianca?

He picks the man who can best provide for his daughter.

He picks the man who she seems to love best.

He picks the man who showers him with gifts and other riches.

Why does Bianca have a disagreement with her teachers, Lucentio (Cambio) and Hortensio (Litio)?

She does not like that they are arguing amongst themselves. She wants to pick what to learn and when to learn it.

She does not like the way they try to teach her.

She has been taught differently before, and she thinks they are teaching her the wrong information now.

How does Hortensio (Litio) react when he sees Bianca and Lucentio (Cambio) having a private discussion?

He is disappointed, so he swears that if Bianca loves another, he will find someone else to love, too.

He is very jealous and he challenges Lucentio (Cambio) to a duel.

He confronts Bianca and tells her that if she and Lucentio (Cambio) do not stop with the flirtation, he will tell her father.

Which strange thing from the list below is NOT something that happens at Katharina and Petruchio’s wedding?

Petruchio stays on his horse throughout the entire ceremony, even during his vows.

Petruchio becomes angry with the priest and boxes his ears.

Petruchio throws wine in the face of the sexton.

When Petruchio says that he and Katharina must leave directly after they are married, how does she reply?

She tells him that if he loves her, he will stay.

She demands that they stay for the feast and she attacks him when he refuses.

She begs her father to force her husband to stay. When her father can’t help, she starts asking the priest to interject on her behalf.

On the journey to Petruchio’s home, how does Katharina act when Petruchio beats his servant, Grumio?

She tries to abate Petruchio’s anger and help out the servant.

She joins in on the beating, lashing at the servant with a whip.

Why does Petruchio tell Kate it is better not to eat burnt meat?

He says that eating burnt meat will excite their tempers, and since they are both known to be mean-tempered, this would only make matters worse.

It is hard to digest of cut of meat that has been charred.

He does not like the taste, and does not believe that she will appreciate it either.

What vow do both Hortensio and Lucentio/Tranio make?

They will never agree to marry Bianca because they can plainly see that she loves someone else.

They will never go to visit Katharina and Petruchio.

They will work together to try and break up Bianca and Lucentio(Cambio).

Why does Tranio ask a traveler to help him?

He needs someone to pretend to be Vincentio, Lucentio’s father.

He needs someone to pretend to be Artsentio, his own father.

He is running around ragged and he needs help with the wedding arrangements.

Before Katharina is allowed to eat meat, what must she do?

Thank Petruchio for giving her meat

Eat all of her other food, including her vegetables and fruits

When the real Vincentio arrives in Padua, he is confused. Why?

He thinks that Tranio murdered his son, Lucentio, and stolen his identity.

He thinks someone has stolen his daughter and brought her to Padua.

He cannot remember why he came to Padua, but he knows that he has some business in the place.

Taming of the Shrew Quiz

53 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Baptista refuses all suitors to Bianca's hand until .....

Bianca finds a rich man

Katherine's marriage is set

Bianca learns manners

Katherine learns to treat others kindly

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Petruchio says he came to Padua to marry

someone with a lot of money

the most spirited woman in the city

a woman that is a challenge

a shrew

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who pretends to be Lucentio

Biondello

Tranio

Grumio

Hortensio

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is disguised in order to court Bianca

Gremio & Lucentio

Lucentio & Biondello

Tranio & Biondello

Tranio & Lucentio

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For his entertainment, Sly is offered a

Comic play

Lavish feast

Walk through the gardens

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Grumio is

One of Bianca's suitors

Petruchio's servant

Lucentio
Lucentio's servant

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Taming of the Shrew is a

romance

fable

comedy

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

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Taming of the Shrew

Baptista refuses all suitors to Bianca's hand until .....

Petruchio says he came to Padua to marry

Who pretends to be Lucentio

Who is disguised in order to court Bianca

For his entertainment, Sly is offered a

Grumio is

The Taming of the Shrew is a

Tranio disguises himself as

In and near what city does the play take place?

What is the name of Baptista's youngest daughter?

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