The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Hortensio, Lines 81-90

The speaker humorously discusses the idea of helping Bertuccio find a wealthy and beautiful wife. However, he highlights the woman's intolerable character flaws, ultimately concluding that he would not marry her even for a fortune.

What does the speaker offer to help Bertuccio with?

• Finding a job

• Starting a business

• Finding a wife

• Building a house

What is one of the positive attributes of the woman mentioned?

• She is very kind

• She is wealthy

• She is a great cook

• She is very intelligent

Which of the following is NOT a negative trait of the woman described?

• Cursed

• Intolerable

• Generous

• Shrewd

Why does the speaker ultimately decide against marrying the woman?

• She is too young

• She lacks wealth

• Her negative traits outweigh her wealth

• She lives too far away

What would the speaker not marry the woman for, despite her wealth?

• A kingdom

• A mine of gold

• A fleet of ships

• A grand estate