Act 4 Taming of the Shrew

When Petruchio was beating up on Grumio, Katherina

• laughed.
• whipped Grumio.
• defended Grumio.
• put a bridle on her husband's head.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

At Petruchio's house, the servants are preparing for

• winter.
• the return of Katherina's horse.
• the arrival of the bride and groom.
• their ew clothes to arrive.

Petruchio and Katherina

• are having a bad day.
• are sorry they got married.
• have no experience with horses.
• have no sense of humor.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Why is Petruchio acting so cross to his servants and his wife?

• He is not in his right mind.
• He realizes he has made a mistake by marrying Kate.
• He is exhausted.
• To show Kate how it looks when people can't control their tempers.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Petruchio sits down to eat supper and becomes angry when he tastes the meat.  Then, he throws the dishes to the floor and tips the table over.  Next, 

• he hits one of the servants.
• he and Kate go to bed.
• he orders Grumio to fetch his slippers.
• a servant spills water on Petruchio.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Katherine begs __________ to bring her some food.

• Grumio
• Gremio
• Curtis
• her husband

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Petruchio and Kate argue about

• the moon and stars.
• the sun and the clouds.
• what clothes are in style.
• just about everything.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Another title for Act IV could be

• "The Little Rascals."

• "Petruchio Controls The Shrew."

• "The Horse That Ran Away."

• "Vincent Goes To Padua."

Act IV is mainly about

• how a man tries to bring his wife's temper under control.

• a man who can't control his temper.

• a woman who hates her husband.

• a husband who treats his wife badly.

Who has Tranio found to play Vincentio?

• A hatmaker

• A tailor

• A merchant

• A grandfather