The Taming of the Shrew

Why has Lucentio come to this particular city?

• To find a wife

• To fall in love

• To study

• To escape his father

Which of the following words/phrases describe Lucentio's servant Tranio?

• trustworthy

• rude

• good company

• a smart mouth

Katherina has been called all of the following except...

• wench

• devil

• sweet

• fiend

To which goddess does Lucentio compare Bianca?

• Athena

• Minerva

• Aphrodite

• Hera

Gremio and Hortensio's constant attack on Katherina can be described as...

• ironic

• sarcastic

• satirical

• hypocritical

Katherina and Bianca represent which dramatic technique?

• dramatic irony

• humour

• foil characters

• motif

Baptista's decision about his daughters is evidence of the theme

What request has Baptista made of Gremio and Hortensio?

• To find suitors for Katherina

• To find tutors for his daughters

• To find sailors for his ships

• To tame his daughter

Petruchio changed the way Kate acted by

• letting her act like a shrew.

• treating her with tenderness.

• treating her like she treated others.

• poking fun at her.

First, everyone sat down to eat.  Then, the women went to the parlor while the men gathered in another room.  Next,

• the men sent for their wives.

• the women sent for their husbands.

• Petruchio placed a bet with the other men.

• Katherine gave a speech to the other women.