Lucentio and Bianca's Elopement Plan

In Act 4, Scene 4 of 'The Taming of the Shrew', the action returns to Padua where Tranio, posing as Lucentio, orchestrates a plan with a merchant to gain Baptista's consent for Lucentio's marriage to Bianca. The real Lucentio arrives and plans to elope with Bianca, as this is his only chance. Despite the arrangements, Lucentio has doubts due to the disguises and imposters involved, making the scheme precarious.

What role does the merchant play in Tranio's plan?

• He pretends to be Baptista.

• He acts as Lucentio's father, Vincentio.

• He plays the role of Gremio.

• He disguises himself as Lucentio.

What does Baptista agree to after meeting the merchant?

• To postpone the wedding.

• To finalize the marriage agreement.

• To cancel the wedding.

• To host a dinner for the families.

What information does Biondello provide to Lucentio?

• That Bianca has left Padua.

• That all arrangements for the elopement are in place.

• That Baptista has changed his mind.

• That Gremio is planning to interfere.

Where does Lucentio plan to take Bianca instead of dinner?

• To St. Luke's Church.

• To Tranio's house.

• To a secret garden.

• To a nearby inn.

What is significant about Lucentio and Bianca's moment alone?

• It marks the end of their relationship.

• It is their first moment away from Baptista and Gremio.

• It leads to a misunderstanding.

• It results in a public argument.

What does Lucentio feel as the plan progresses?

• Anxiety about the future.

• Fear of being discovered.

• Relief that things are going smoothly.

• Doubt about Bianca's feelings.

What potential issue remains with the scheme?

• The shaky foundation due to imposters.

• Lucentio revealing his true identity.

• The merchant forgetting his role.

• The real Vincentio arriving unexpectedly.