The Taming of the Shrew 5.2 Interview: Kate, Bianca, Widow, Petruchio, Lucentio, and Hor

The video explores the conclusion of a Shakespearean comedy, focusing on the themes of marriage, obedience, and wordplay. Characters engage in a bet to test the obedience of their wives, leading to a speech by Kate on the duty of wives. The video concludes with reflections on the events and relationships.

In Shakespeare's time, what typically signified a comedy?

• A tragic ending

• A happy story with marriages

• A story about war

• A story with a lot of deaths

Why were Vincencio and Baptista upset in the story?

• Due to a theft in the family

• Because of a lost battle

• Due to secret marriages and misunderstandings

• Because of a failed business deal

What does the term 'kindred' refer to in the context of the story?

• A type of music

• Family and relatives

• A type of food

• A type of dance

What does the metaphor of 'jarring notes' refer to in the story?

• The noise of a busy market

• The sound of a broken instrument

• The sound of a storm

• The harmony achieved after resolving conflicts

What is the significance of the hunting metaphors used in the banter?

• They are used to describe the landscape

• They describe the characters' love for hunting

• They refer to a hunting competition

• They symbolize the pursuit and capture in relationships

What is the role of music in the story?

• It is a background element with no significance

• It is used to signal the end of the play

• It is used to entertain the guests

• It serves as a metaphor for harmony and resolution

What does the phrase 'he that is giddy thinks the world turns round' imply?

• The world is actually spinning

• The person is standing still

• A dizzy person believes the world is spinning

• The world is flat

What bet do the men place regarding their wives?

• Whose wife is the most beautiful

• Who can dance the best

• Whose wife is the most obedient

• Who can cook the best meal

How does Kate demonstrate her transformation at the end of the story?

• By challenging Petruccio to a duel

• By leaving the party

• By giving a speech on wifely duties

• By singing a song

What does Petruccio's success in 'taming' Kate imply?

• He has won a large sum of money

• He has gained respect and admiration

• He has lost his friends

• He has become a king