The Taming of the Shrew 4.5 Scene Summary

Petruccio tests Kate's willingness to agree with him by making her call the sun the moon. After some resistance, Kate complies, marking a breakthrough in their relationship. They encounter Vincentio, who reveals he is traveling to Padua to visit his son Lucentio. Petruccio informs him of Lucentio's marriage to Bianca, Kate's sister. The group decides to travel to Padua together, with Hortensio reflecting on what he has learned about taming a wife.

What does Petruccio test Kate's willingness to agree to?

How does Kate respond to Petruccio's insistence that the sun is the moon?

What breakthrough does Petruccio achieve with Kate during their conversation?

What is Vincentio's relationship to Lucentio, and what news does he bring?

What does Hortensio learn from Petruccio about taming a wife?