The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 1 Performance: Lord, Lines 86-96

The speaker welcomes the audience and requests their help in a task involving a performance for a Lord. The speaker expresses concerns about the audience's reactions to the Lord's behavior, as he has never seen a play before. They warn that smiling might make the Lord impatient.

What does the speaker invite the audience to participate in?

• A musical concert

• A serious discussion

• A playful activity

• A formal meeting

Who is the special guest mentioned by the speaker?

• A famous actor

• A renowned musician

• A Lord

• A celebrated author

Why is the speaker concerned about the audience's reaction?

• The Lord dislikes loud noises

• The Lord has never seen a play before

• The Lord is easily bored

• The Lord prefers comedies

What might happen if the audience smiles during the play?

• The Lord will become impatient

• The audience will be asked to leave

• The Lord will leave

• The play will be stopped

What is the speaker's advice to the audience regarding their behavior?

• To laugh loudly

• To remain silent

• To avoid smiling

• To clap frequently