WorksheetsTOTS Act 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why have Lucentio and his servant Tranio come to Padua?
Lucentio is going to study philosophy at a university, and Tranio is his sidekick servant.
They are searching for Lucentio's long-lost brother.
Lucentio is seeking revenge against a rival family.
Tranio is looking for a new master to serve.
When Tranio advises, “No profit grows where is no leisure ta’en; in brief, sir, study what you most affect.” what is he suggesting to Lucentio?
Tranio advises him to not forget about having fun.
Tranio advises him to focus only on his studies.
Tranio suggests that Lucentio should avoid making friends.
Tranio tells him to ignore his own interests.
What is Baptista’s rule regarding his two daughters, Katherina and Bianca?
Bianca is not allowed to get married until the older daughter, Katherine, has been married.
Katherina is not allowed to get married until Bianca has been married.
Both daughters must marry on the same day.
Neither daughter is allowed to marry without Baptista’s permission.
How does Katherine act toward Gremio and Hortensio, two of Bianca’s suitors?
She yells at them and insults them when her father suggested they might be interested in courting her instead of Bianca.
She warmly welcomes them and encourages their pursuit of Bianca.
She ignores them completely and refuses to speak to them.
She tries to befriend them in hopes of learning more about Bianca.
What does Baptista mention that he is wanting to find for Bianca?
He wants to hire tutors to come to his house.
He wants to arrange a marriage for her immediately.
He wants to send her to a convent.
He wants to buy her expensive gifts.
What do Gremio and Hortensio team up to try to accomplish?
They want to find a husband to marry Katherina.
They want to open a business together.
They want to overthrow Baptista.
They want to leave Padua and travel the world.
With whom does Lucentio fall in love?
Bianca
Katherine
Hortensio
Gremio
What does Tranio suggest Lucentio should disguise himself as in order to get close to Bianca?
Tranio suggests Lucentio should disguise himself as a tutor to get close to Bianca.
Tranio suggests Lucentio should disguise himself as a servant to get close to Bianca.
Tranio suggests Lucentio should disguise himself as a merchant to get close to Bianca.
Tranio suggests Lucentio should disguise himself as a musician to get close to Bianca.
Who will pretend to be Lucentio and live in the house and host others from Pisa?
Tranio will act as Lucentio.
Biondello will act as Lucentio.
Gremio will act as Lucentio.
Hortensio will act as Lucentio.
Tranio and Lucentio tell Biondello that they have switched places to save Lucentio. What do they say Lucentio did?
They say Lucentio got in a fit and accidentally killed someone.
They say Lucentio ran away to join the army.
They say Lucentio was banished for stealing.
They say Lucentio fell in love with Bianca and eloped.
When Petruchio and Grumio arrive at Hortensio’s house, what does Grumio misunderstand about Petruchio’s instructions?
Petruchio is asking him to knock on the door, but Grumio thinks he is asking him to hit someone.
Grumio thinks Petruchio wants him to sing a song.
Grumio believes Petruchio wants him to leave immediately.
Grumio misunderstands and thinks Petruchio wants him to cook a meal.
What recent changes have occurred in Petruchio's life?
Lucentio is going to study philosophy at a university, and Tranio is his sidekick servant.
Petruchio's father has passed away.
Petruchio has decided to become a merchant instead of a gentleman.
Petruchio has moved to a new city to start a business.
When Hortensio first brings up Katherine, why does he not whole-heartedly suggest Petruchio should marry her?
Hortensio says that Petruchio is “too much of a friend” and he doesn’t want to wish that upon him.
Hortensio believes Petruchio is already engaged to someone else.
Hortensio thinks Katherine is already married.
Hortensio wants to marry Katherine himself.
How does Petruchio respond to the warning about Katherine’s personality?
He isn’t scared at all; he is up for the challenge and excited about her wealth.
He decides not to pursue her after hearing the warning.
He becomes very nervous and tries to avoid her.
He asks for more time to think about marrying her.
What does Hortensio say Katherine is known for throughout Padua? _________.
She’s known for her scolding tongue.
She’s known for her beauty and grace.
She’s known for her generosity.
She’s known for her musical talent.
To help Petruchio get on Baptista’s good side (and help Hortensio get close to Bianca), what does Hortensio suggest? _________.
He suggests that Petruchio present him, disguised, as a music tutor.
He suggests that Petruchio bring expensive gifts for Baptista.
He suggests that Petruchio pretend to be a wealthy merchant.
He suggests that Petruchio challenge Baptista to a duel.
When Gremio, Hortensio, Petruchio, and Lucentio arrive to Baptista’s house, who presents “Cambio” (Lucentio) as a tutor?
Gremio
Hortensio
Petruchio
Baptista
What lie does Hortensio tell Gremio, a person he is supposedly working with to get Katherine a husband?
Hortensio tells Gremio that he’s found a music tutor. He does not tell Gremio that he will be disguised as the tutor himself.
Hortensio tells Gremio that he is leaving town and will not help him anymore.
Hortensio tells Gremio that Katherine is already engaged to someone else.
Hortensio tells Gremio that he has no interest in Bianca.
When Tranio, disguised as Lucentio, arrives, what does he announce to the suitors? _________.
He announces that he would also like to court Bianca, but he is really just serving as a distraction.
He announces that he is leaving Padua immediately.
He announces that he has decided to marry Katharina instead.
He announces that he is actually Lucentio's servant.
How do Hortensio and Gremio feel about the newest suitor by the end of the scene?
At first, they don’t like the added competition, but by the end of the scene, they are going to eat and drink as friends.
They immediately accept the new suitor and welcome him warmly.
They decide to leave and no longer pursue Bianca.
They become angry and challenge the new suitor to a duel.
