WorksheetsThe Taming of the Shrew Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does Baptista want to do with his daughters?
Keep them at home forever
Send them to a convent
Marry them off in order of age
Let them choose their own husbands
How does Katherine respond when reminded over her lack of power?
She agrees to follow her father's orders
She notes that he is telling her what to do and highlights that she knows what she wants herself
She apologizes to her father
She starts crying
What is Petruchio's motivation for wanting to marry Katherine?
He wants to make Katherine's life miserable
He wants to experience life away from home now that his father has passed
He wants to prove that he can tame any woman
He wants to find a wife who enables him to travel
How does Petruchio plan to woo Katherine?
By praising her for the opposite of whatever she will do
By ignoring her completely
By threatening her with punishment
By showering her with expensive gifts
What does Kate imply about the honesty of Petruchio’s statements?
She’s saying that he is telling false tales or lies
She’s praising his honesty
She’s asking for more details about his statements
She’s agreeing with everything he says
What is the meaning of the word 'coxcomb' as used in the passage?
A type of food
A hat worn by fools
A type of dance
The red part on top of a rooster’s head
Why does Petruchio dress in such an unusual way for his wedding?
To show off his wealth
To show that he is who he is no matter what he’s wearing
To make a fashion statement
To embarrass Katherine
What does Katherine mean when she says, 'I must, forsooth, be forced to give my hand, opposed against my heart'?
She is excited to marry Petruchio
She is being forced to marry someone she doesn’t want to
She is being forced to marry someone she loves
She is happy to marry Petruchio
How does Petruchio demonstrate control over the relationship in the passage?
By commanding and demanding obedience from Katherine
By being submissive and passive
By ignoring Katherine's wishes
By being indifferent towards Katherine
What is the significance of Petruchio's tardiness on the wedding day?
To impact how Katherine is feeling and to be the center of attention
To show that he is unreliable and careless
To make a fashion statement
To embarrass Katherine
