Latin Lines and Their Significance

Latin Lines and Their Significance

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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In Act 3, Scene 1 of 'The Taming of the Shrew', Lucenzo and Hortensio, disguised as tutors, compete for Bianca's affection. Lucenzo uses a Latin lesson to reveal his true intentions, while Hortensio tries to woo her with music. Bianca, however, is frustrated by being treated as a prize. Lucenzo's choice of Ovid's poetry shows his understanding of Bianca's situation, while the comedic element arises from the audience's awareness of the Latin-English translation mismatch.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Lucenzo and Hortensio disguise themselves as tutors?

To improve their teaching skills

To win Bianca's affection

To learn Latin and music

To avoid being recognized by others

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Bianca feel about being treated as a prize?

She is amused

She is indifferent

She is flattered

She is frustrated

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Lucenzo reveal to Bianca during the Latin lesson?

His true identity

His love for music

His plan to leave town

His dislike for Hortensio

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advice does Bianca give to Lucenzo?

To compete harder against Hortensio

To be more confident

To focus on his studies

Not to assume she will return his affections

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of Hortensio's music lesson?

To improve his own musical skills

To teach Bianca the notes of the scale

To express his passion for Bianca

To compete with Lucenzo's Latin lesson

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Bianca respond to Hortensio's advances?

She encourages him

She rebuffs him

She ignores him

She laughs at him

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinguishes Lucenzo's choice of text from Hortensio's?

It is shorter

It is more sophisticated

It is more humorous

It is written by a different author

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