Taming of the Shrew Quiz Review

Petruchio is in Padua because

• His dad died

• He wants to hang out with Hortensio

• He got a new job

• He wants to marry Bianca

Who says this quote: "For the time I study Virtue,/ and that part of philosophy/ Will I apply that treats of happiness"

• Petruchio

• Baptista

• Lucentio

• Tranio

Who says this quote: "Gentleman, importune me no farther,/ For how I am firmly resolved you know:/ That is, not to bestow my youngest daughter/ before I have a husband for the elder."

• Petruchio

• Baptista

• Grumio

• Hortensio

Why does reverse psychology work on Petruchio?

• He likes a challenge

• He's too dumb to understand what is happening

• He already loves Katherine

• He trusts Hortensio

To keep Bianca busy, Baptista has decided to find her

• a pet

• classes to take

• a painting kit

• tutors

Who says this quote: "Think you a little din can daunt mine ears?"

• Petruchio

• Hortensio

• Lucentio

• Katherine

Why do men prefer Bianca to Katherine? 

• She appears to be more submissive 
• She is more beautiful
• She is more talented 
• She is more quick-witted 

What does the term "shrew" refer to in the context of the play?

• A small animal

• A gentlewoman

• A bad-tempered or aggressively assertive woman

• A wise person

How does Petruchio plan to "tame" Katherine?

• By ignoring her

• By being kind and gentle

• By mirroring her behavior and denying her basic comforts

• By sending her away

Who said this quote: "Let him that moved you hither, remove you hence."

• Bianca

• Katherine

• Petruchio

• Grumio