The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 1 Performance: Lord 128-135

The transcript explores the anticipation of a gentlewoman's demeanor, the eagerness to hear a drunkard called husband, and the expected reaction of men to a peasant's homage. It concludes with a reflection on the importance of counsel and presence to moderate excessive merriment.

What is the primary focus of the speaker in the first section?

• The actions of a gentlewoman

• The behavior of a drunkard

• The laughter of men

• The role of a peasant

What does the speaker look forward to hearing in the second section?

• A man's laughter

• A peasant's homage

• A drunkard being called 'husband'

• A gentlewoman's advice

In the second section, what is the speaker curious about regarding his men?

• Their respect for a peasant

• Their ability to work

• Their reaction to a gentlewoman

• Their control over laughter

What is the speaker's intention in the final section?

• To encourage laughter

• To counsel his men

• To act like a gentlewoman

• To call someone a drunkard

What does the speaker hope to prevent by counseling his men?

• Excessive merriment

• A drunkard's behavior

• A gentlewoman's actions

• A peasant's homage