The Taming of the Shrew 1.1 Interview: Lucentio and Tranio

Lucentio and his servant Tranio visit Padua to study philosophy and develop virtue. They discuss the differences in education and the role of servants. An encounter with a nobleman's daughters, Bianca and Catherina, leads Lucentio to fall in love with Bianca. To win her, Lucentio and Tranio devise a plan involving disguises and deception.

Why did Lucentio and Tranio come to Padua?

• To find employment

• To study philosophy and develop virtue

• To visit family

• To explore Italian culture

How does Tranio describe his role in Lucentio's household?

• As a distant employee

• As a part of the family

• As a temporary worker

• As an independent contractor

What is the main issue with the nobleman's daughters?

• They are both too young to marry

• The younger daughter cannot marry until the older one does

• They refuse to marry

• They are both already engaged

What is Lucentio's reaction upon seeing Bianca?

• He is disappointed

• He is confused

• He is immediately infatuated

• He is indifferent

What plan do Lucentio and Tranio devise to see Bianca?

• To bribe her father

• To disguise Tranio as Lucentio

• To write her a letter

• To elope with Bianca