The Taming of the Shrew Quiz

What does Baptista want to do with his daughters?

• Keep them at home forever

• Send them to a convent

• Marry them off in order of age

• Let them choose their own husbands

How does Katherine respond when reminded over her lack of power?

• She agrees to follow her father's orders

• She notes that he is telling her what to do and highlights that she knows what she wants herself

• She apologizes to her father

• She starts crying

What is Petruchio's motivation for wanting to marry Katherine?

• He wants to make Katherine's life miserable

• He wants to experience life away from home now that his father has passed

• He wants to prove that he can tame any woman

• He wants to find a wife who enables him to travel

How does Petruchio plan to woo Katherine?

• By praising her for the opposite of whatever she will do

• By ignoring her completely

• By threatening her with punishment

• By showering her with expensive gifts

What does Kate imply about the honesty of Petruchio’s statements?

• She’s saying that he is telling false tales or lies

• She’s praising his honesty

• She’s asking for more details about his statements

• She’s agreeing with everything he says

What is the meaning of the word 'coxcomb' as used in the passage?

• A type of food

• A hat worn by fools

• A type of dance

• The red part on top of a rooster’s head

Why does Petruchio dress in such an unusual way for his wedding?

• To show off his wealth

• To show that he is who he is no matter what he’s wearing

• To make a fashion statement

• To embarrass Katherine

What does Katherine mean when she says, 'I must, forsooth, be forced to give my hand, opposed against my heart'?

• She is excited to marry Petruchio

• She is being forced to marry someone she doesn’t want to

• She is being forced to marry someone she loves

• She is happy to marry Petruchio

How does Petruchio demonstrate control over the relationship in the passage?

• By commanding and demanding obedience from Katherine

• By being submissive and passive

• By ignoring Katherine's wishes

• By being indifferent towards Katherine

What is the significance of Petruchio's tardiness on the wedding day?

• To impact how Katherine is feeling and to be the center of attention

• To show that he is unreliable and careless

• To make a fashion statement

• To embarrass Katherine