The Taming of the Shrew: Act 1, Scene 2 Quiz

What is Petruchio's main reason for seeking a wife?

• Love and companionship

• Family pressure

• Social status

• Wealth and fortune

How does Hortensio describe Catherine to Petruchio?

• Young and naive

• Poor but charming

• Wealthy but ill-tempered

• Beautiful and kind

What is Catherine's attitude towards suitors?

• Hostile and independent

• Welcoming and friendly

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Eager and hopeful

Which classical figure does Petruchio mention to illustrate his willingness to marry an older woman?

• Helen of Troy

• Sybil the Oracle

• Aphrodite

• Athena

What literary work is referenced in relation to Petruchio's willingness to marry a difficult woman?

• Beowulf

• Chaucer's Canterbury Tales

• The Odyssey

• The Iliad