The Taming of the Shrew Act 1/2Quiz

Christopher Sly, a drunk tinker, is being scolded by the hostess of a bar. Why is she angry with him? What is his response?

• He broke some glasses and refused to pay.

• He was rude to another customer.

• He fell asleep at the bar.

• He was singing loudly and off-key.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What, according to the Lord and his huntsmen, are the qualities of a good hunting dog?

• Loyalty and obedience

• Strength and ferocity

• Speed and agility

• Good sense of smell

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The Lord and his two Huntsmen plan to play an elaborate practical joke on Christopher Sly. What are they going to do to him?

• Pretend he is a lord who has been mad for several years

• Accuse him of theft

• Invite him to a royal banquet

• Send him on a dangerous hunt

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

The Lord is delighted to receive some traveling players in his home. He enlists their help in playing the joke on Sly. What is the Lord concerned about in the following quotation? "But I am doubtful of your modesties; Lest over-eyeing of his odd behavior, For yet his honour never heard a play, You break into some merry passion."

• The players' modesty

• The players' ability to perform the play

• The players laughing at Sly's behavior

• Sly's reaction to the play

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

One of the major themes in the play is the battle between the sexes, specifically the definition of the proper behavior of a wife. Bartholomew the page is asked to dress up like a lady and pretend to be Sly’s wife. What advice does the Lord give his page on this theme?

• To be obedient and gentle

• To act with independence and strength

• To be cunning and deceitful

• To remain silent and unnoticed

In the beginning of this scene, Sly speaks in prose. Toward the end, he changes to verse. What do you think Shakespeare is telling his audience by altering Sly’s manner of speech?

• Shakespeare is highlighting Sly's transformation or change in status.

• Shakespeare is making a mistake in the script.

• Shakespeare is using different speech forms randomly.

• Shakespeare is experimenting with different literary forms.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following services are available to Sly now that he is a Lord, and which one convinces him that he is indeed a Lord? Comment on the point Shakespeare is making about distinguishing a nobleman from a servant.

• Attendants and fine clothing, the attentiveness of the servants convinces him

• Luxurious meals and a grand house, the grand house convinces him

• Personal servants, fine clothing, and a noble lineage story, the story convinces him

• None of the above services are available to Sly

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

Why are Lucentio and his servant Tranio in Padua? What do we learn about Lucentio’s father Vincentio?

• They are in Padua for Lucentio to study at the university and we learn that Vincentio is a wealthy merchant.

• They are visiting Padua as tourists and Vincentio is a local artist.

• They are in Padua for a business deal and Vincentio is a government official.

• They are in Padua to meet relatives and Vincentio is a retired soldier.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

How does Katharina’s father, in one short speech, upset his daughters and Gremio and Hortensio?

• By announcing his decision to not let Bianca marry until Katherine is married

• By praising Katharina's beauty over Bianca's

• By offering a large dowry for Bianca

• By criticizing Gremio and Hortensio's wealth

Tranio and Lucentio eavesdrop on the conversations between Baptista and his daughters. What does Tranio think of Katharina? What qualities does Lucentio find appealing in Bianca?

• Tranio thinks Katharina is shrewish; Lucentio finds Bianca's mildness appealing

• Tranio admires Katharina's boldness; Lucentio likes Bianca's intelligence

• Tranio finds Katharina gentle; Lucentio is attracted to Bianca's beauty

• Tranio considers Katharina quiet; Lucentio appreciates Bianca's humor

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3