The Taming of the Shrew 4.4 Interview: Lucentio and Biondello

The transcript involves a discussion about the urgency to inform Bianca about her impending marriage to Lucentio. It highlights the deception and role-playing within Lucentio's household, where Tranio pretends to be Lucentio, and a merchant pretends to be Lucentio's father. The plan involves fake contracts to assure Bianca's marriage. The conversation explores the moral implications of these deceptions and concludes with final instructions to proceed with the marriage, emphasizing the urgency and complexity of the situation.

Who is pretending to be Lucentio in the story?

• Baptista

• Biondello

• Tranio

• Vincencio

What role does the traveling merchant play in the deception?

• Bianca's suitor

• Lucentio's brother

• Lucentio's father

• A schoolmaster

What assurance does the fake Vincencio give to Baptista?

• Bianca will receive all of Lucentio's money and property if he dies before his father

• Bianca will inherit all of Lucentio's wealth

• Lucentio will marry Bianca without any dowry

• Lucentio will become the head of the household

What is the moral of the story according to the characters?

• Money is more important than love

• Baptista is safe despite the deception

• Deception is always wrong

• True love conquers all

What humorous misunderstanding occurs towards the end of the story?

• Biondello confuses 'appendix' with 'fiance'

• Lucentio is mistaken for a priest

• Bianca is thought to be a servant

• Tranio is believed to be a merchant