WorksheetsTOTS Act 5
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Where are Lucentio and Bianca going? ________
They are going to the chapel to get married.
They are going to the market to buy food.
They are going to the library to study.
They are going to the theater to watch a play.
What does the Pedant, who is pretending to be Vincentio, tell the real Vincentio who announces that he is here to see his son?
The pedant says that he is the real Vincentio and that the man who has just arrived is a liar.
The pedant welcomes him and offers to take him to his son immediately.
The pedant claims he has never heard of Vincentio or his son.
The pedant accuses the real Vincentio of being an imposter and threatens to call the authorities.
When Biondello sees the real Vincentio, does he admit to knowing him?
No, he says that he has never seen him before in his life.
Yes, he immediately recognizes him and greets him warmly.
He pretends not to see him and walks away quickly.
He accuses him of being an impostor.
After Tranio comes to defend Biondello against Vincentio, what does Vincentio believe Tranio has done?
Vincentio believes that Tranio has killed Lucentio and tried to take his place.
Vincentio believes that Tranio has stolen his money.
Vincentio believes that Tranio has run away with Bianca.
Vincentio believes that Tranio has betrayed Baptista.
Just before Vincentio is taken to jail, which two characters arrive?
Bianca and Lucentio arrive with news that they have gotten married.
Petruchio and Katherine arrive to stop the arrest.
Gremio and Hortensio arrive to testify against Vincentio.
Tranio and Biondello arrive to confess the truth.
What does Lucentio tell Baptista and Vincentio has caused his miraculous transformation from “Cambio” to Lucentio?
He says that “love” has wrought these miracles and caused him to lie.
He says that a spell was cast on him by a witch.
He claims that a dream revealed his true identity.
He says that Baptista’s kindness inspired him to change.
After hearing that Lucentio has married Bianca in secret, Baptista is offended that he has not given his blessing. Who reassures Baptista that they will make it right?
Vincentio tells Baptista that he will “content” him, which probably means that he’ll prove Lucentio’s wealth.
Petruchio promises to speak to Lucentio on Baptista’s behalf.
Bianca herself apologizes and asks for forgiveness.
Tranio offers to pay Baptista a dowry.
What do Kate and Petruchio do after seeing all of this madness at Baptista’s house?
They kiss in the street.
They run away to Venice.
They challenge Baptista to a duel.
They lock themselves in a room.
Do you think their affection is genuine? Why or why not?
Answers will vary, but I think Kate has learned to play Petruchio.
Yes, their affection is completely sincere and natural.
No, they have no affection for each other at all.
Their affection is only for show in front of others.
At the banquet at Lucentio’s house, which new character is introduced? What is her personality like?
Bianca; she is shy and reserved.
The Widow; she is bold and outspoken.
Katherina; she is gentle and quiet.
Tranio; he is cunning and clever.
When Kate and the widow get into an argument, who encourages the women to fight?
Tom Sawyer
Huck Finn
Aunt Polly
Judge Thatcher
Petruchio proposes a bet to see whose wife is the most obedient. What is the nature of this bet?
A contest of strength
A wager on obedience
A race between wives
A test of intelligence
Bianca responds to Lucentio calling for her by:
ignoring him
responding politely
scolding him
leaving the room
5. The widow responds in what way when Hortensio calls for her?
She ignores him
She answers him wittily
She leaves the room
She laughs at him
Kate responds when Petruchio calls for her by:
Ignoring him completely
Responding obediently and coming to him
Arguing with him loudly
Leaving the room in anger
7. Baptista gives Petruchio another twenty thousand crowns because:
he wants to show his wealth.
he is grateful to Petruchio for marrying Katherine.
it is part of Katherine's dowry.
he wants Petruchio to leave Padua.
