WorksheetsTaming of the Shrew Midyear Review
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 17mins
What does Lucentio have to do before he can finally marry Bianca?
Prove that he really is as rich as he said he was
Divorce his first wife
Graduate from the university
Get his father to make assurances that he agrees
When Petruchio boasts "Have I not in my time heard lions roar? Have I not heard the sea puff'd up with winds rage line an angry boar chafed with sweat...? what is he comparing these experiences to?
The difficult struggle to find a rich wife who doesn't mind his rough character
The difficulty of dealing with a shrew like Katharine
The experience of traveling to Padua over land and sea
The struggle of fighting through a sea of suitors to get to his intended bride
What is the one condition Baptista gives Petruchio before he agrees to allow the marriage to Kate?
Petruchio must agree to pay him 20,000 crowns
Petruchio must agree to leave Padua to set up his estates
Petruchio must win Katharina's love
Petruchio must win Katharina's permission
How does Katharina react to her music lessons?
She refuses to participate at all
She screams at Bianca and blames her for making them both take music lessons
She seems to enjoy them since music soothes the beast within
She breaks the lute over the tutor's head
At the end of this scene, where is Petruchio going?
To Pisa to escape his fate
Back to Hortensio's house to await his marriage
To Venice to buy his wedding suit
Nowhere; he wants to stay at Baptista's house to keep an eye on his investment
Lucentio
A young student from Pisa, disguised as Cambio (a tutor)
A servant
A gentleman from Verona, willing to marry for money
An old man vying for Bianca's affection
Tranio
Lucentio's servant, pretends to be Lucentio
A young student from Pisa, disguised as Cambio (a tutor)
One of the wealthiest men of Padua
An old man vying for Bianca's affection
Baptista
One of the wealthiest men of Padua
A young student from Pisa, disguised as Cambio (a tutor)
Lucentio's servant, pretends to be Lucentio
An old man vying for Bianca's affection
Bianca
A servant
The youngest daughter of Baptista, has three suitors
Eldest daughter of Baptista, the "shrew" of the play
Katherine's mom
Petruchio
A gentleman from Verona, willing to marry for money
The youngest of the first two suitors
One of the wealthiest men of Padua
An old man vying for Bianca's affection
Hortensio
The youngest of the first two suitors
An old man vying for Bianca's affection
One of the wealthiest men of Padua
AKA Cambio
Gremio
An old man vying for Bianca's affection
The youngest of the first two suitors
A Servant
AKA Cambio
Katherine
Eldest daughter of Baptista, the "shrew" of the play
The youngest daughter of Baptista, has three suitors
A servant
Baptista's wife
Who does Baptista favor?
His wife
His youngest daughter
His oldest daughter
His son
What concern does Kate voice to her father?
Her sister is pretty and she is ugly
Her sister will be married before her
She will be married to an old man
Her sister is going to marry the man she loves
What does Katherine hope to gain by tying Bianca's hands and questioning her?
She wants to torture her sister
She wants to know who Bianca likes
She wants to embarrass her
She wants to be sure Bianca isn't in love with her man
Upon meeting Baptista, how does Petruchio describe Kate?
As a shrew
As the child of the devil
As a beautiful and kind woman
As the love of his life
What does Petruchio claim about his and Kate's first interaction?
She has fallen madly in love with him and wants everyone to know
She hates him but he will keep trying
She is in love with him but will pretend to be shrewd in public
She refused to talk to him.
What must Tranio do to secure the wedding with Bianca?
reveal his true identity
let Biondello tell Vincentio the truth
marry Bianca himself
find a fake Vincentio
Why does Tranio come to Padua?
To study
To see the sights
To assist his master
To fall in love
Which word BEST describes Katherina and Bianca's relationship?
healthy
friendly
competitive
loving
Which two characters are disguised as tutors?
Bianca and Katherina
Hortensio and Lucentio
Gremio and Tranio
Petruchio and Grumio
Who is Petruchio's servant?
Grumio
Gremio
What is the name of the old rich man who wants to marry Bianca?
Grumio
Gremio
In this play, what is a shrew?
a compliant woman
a small mouse
a poisonous bite
a sharp-tongued person
Why does Tranio pretend to be Lucentio?
He likes wearing fancy clothes
He is loyal to Lucentio
He wants to steal Bianca
He is a struggling actor
Why won't Baptista let anyone marry Bianca?
Katherina must marry first
She is too young
A rich enough suitor hasn't come along yet
He doesn't want to worry about her dowry
