WorksheetsTaming of the Shrew Act 3 & 4 Quiz
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which word best fits the following definition: a schoolmaster or tutor
knave
pedant
gamut
chamber
At the beginning of Act III, what is the relationship between Lucentio and Hortensio?
They become good friends
They dislike each other because they're competing for Bianca
They dislike each other because they each think their school subject is more important
They have no relationship at all
How does Lucentio initially flirt with Bianca?
He writes her a secret poem
He hides a message in a Latin lesson
He passes messages to her via servants
He whispers flirty things to her when no one is looking
Which word best fits the following definition: a place where arms (weapons) are kept
accoutrements
armoury
jerkin
lackey
Which word best fits the following definition: tiresome because of dullness or length
vex
digress
tedious
prodigy
Who is missing on the day of Katherina's wedding?
Katherina
Baptista
Bianca
Petruchio
Which of the following does not describe Petruchio's appearance on his wedding day?
Riding in on an old horse
Wearing mismatched boots
Wearing a silly cape
Wearing old, worn-out clothing
Which best describes Petruchio's explanation for the way he's dressed?
"I was robbed"
"She's marrying me, not my clothes"
"These are the best clothes I have"
"I lost a bet and had to dress like this"
Which best describes Petruchio's real reason for the way he dressed for his wedding?
He doesn't own any nice clothes
He refuses to dress up for special occasions
He got robbed of his nice clothes and is embarrassed
He wants to embarrass Kate in order to start taming her
Petruchio does all of the following during his wedding EXCEPT:
Say "I do"
Hit the priest
Get drunk
Threaten to fight the guests
How do the other characters at the wedding react when Petruchio drags Kate away at sword point?
They panic
They call the city guard
They laugh and let them leave
They try to stop them from leaving
Which word best fits the following definition: something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something
lure
dresser
rushes
spruce
What happened to Kate on the journey to Petruchio's house?
Petruchio hit her
Her horse slid in mud and landed on her
Her horse bolted and she fell into the ditch
Petruchio intentionally left her behind to get lost
Petruchio is angry with his servants for all the following reasons EXCEPT:
They don't meet him at the door
A servant spills water
A servant tweaks his foot while taking off his boots
The food isn't ready when they get home
What is Petruchio's plan for taming Kate?
He will shut her up in her room until she behaves
He will physically abuse her and hit her
He will be gentle and kind to her until she likes him
He will starve her and deprive her of sleep
Petruchio's plan for taming Kate is the same as what he would use for:
Hunting dogs
Hawks
Horses
Servants
Which word best fits the following definition: an angry argument or disagreement
cullion
credulous
quarrel
repute
How does Tranio trick Hortensio into giving up his pursuit of Bianca?
Tranio tells Hortensio Bianca is already married
They agree that neither of them will pursue Bianca to marry her
Tranio forges a letter from Baptista telling Hortensio to give up
Tranio offers Hortensio money to give up
Who is the master of the "training school?"
Katherina
Lucentio
Tranio
Petruchio
Which best describes the character of Tranio?
Sneaky and cruel
Angry and violent
Clever and loyal
Unintelligent and cowardly
Which word best fits the following definition: to ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something
alms
entreat
famish
gallant
Which word best fits the following definition: to ruin
ere
famish
spite
mar
How is food used in regards to Kate?
To torture and control her
As a reward
To show Kate how much money Petruchio has
To nourish her and get her to like Petruchio
What idea best summarizes what Kate is supposed to be learning from the interactions Petruchio has with the haberdasher and the tailor?
"Be kind to servants; they're people too"
"Always say please and thank you"
"My wife should agree with me no matter what"
"Fancy clothes are a waste of money"
Which of the following from Kate best shows that she is not fully "tamed"?
"I thank you, sir."
"Belike you mean to make a puppet of me."
"I pray you let it stand."
"Your betters have endured me say my mind, And if you cannot, best you stop your ears.”
What is the strongest example of Petruchio striving to control Kate's thoughts and will?
He dislikes the hat but she likes it
He dislikes the dress but she likes it
He says it's 7 o'clock but he says it's 2 o'clock
He says she should say thank you
Who most strongly insists that Lucentio and Bianca should elope?
Biondello
Tranio
Bianca
Baptista
Who is the Pedant pretending to be?
Tranio
Lucentio
Vincentio
Hortensio
Which word best fits the following definition: to sprinkle with shiny particles
beseem
entitle
spangle
untoward
What does Petruchio intentionally mix up in order to get Kate to agree with him?
Fire and water
The sun and the moon
A dog and a cat
Wine and water
Who does Petruchio make fun of and require Kate to join in?
Hortensio
Vincentio
Grumio
Kate herself
Why is Vincentio angry?
Petruchio and Kate were making fun of him
He has learned that Lucentio is engaged to be married without his blessing
He doesn't like the way Petruchio treats Kate
He has just been robbed on the road
How does Hortensio feel about Petruchio at the end of this act?
He is embarrassed to be his friend
He is scared of him and his violent temper
He is impressed by his taming skills
He likes him as a friend, but he doesn't think his taming has worked
