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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word from Act III, Scene II refers to a movable article of personal property?
(a) Pox
(b) Chattel
(c) Folly
(d) Aside

2. After Petruchio and Katharina exit in Act III, Scene II, Baptista says, “Nay, let them go, a couple of” what?
(a) Quarrelsome souls
(b) Mad ones
(c) Dainty souls
(d) Quiet ones

3. Speaking of Katharina, Hortensio says in Act II, Scene I, “Iron may hold with her, but never” what?
(a) Lutes
(b) Piano keys
(c) Written words
(d) Violins

4. What does Grumio say “have eaten the horses” in Act III, Scene II?
(a) The mulberry
(b) Thine goats
(c) The oats
(d) The masters

5. What is the setting for Act IV, Scene II?
(a) Before an alehouse
(b) A street in Mantua
(c) Before Baptista’s house
(d) A room in Lucentio’s house

Short Answer Questions

1. Speaking in soliloquy, Petruchio states in Act II, Scene I, “Say she be mute and will not speak a word; / Then I'll commend her” what?

2. What word from Act III, Scene II refers to a rich sweet wine made from muscat grapes?

3. Where does Baptista invite his guests to take a walk before dinner in Act II, Scene I?

4. What is the setting for Act IV, Scene IV?

5. What is Bianca’s reply in Act III, Scene II when asked, “Mistress, what's your opinion of your sister?”

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