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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Latin word “regia,” used by Bianca in Act III, Scene I, translate to in English?
(a) I care not
(b) Presume not
(c) Adore
(d) Love not

2. When Hortensio reenters in Act II, Scene I, what is described about his body as being “broke”?
(a) His wrist
(b) His arm
(c) His head
(d) His leg

3. Petruchio introduces Hortensio, disguised as a schoolmaster, and tells Baptista that he is from where in Act II, Scene I?
(a) Pisa
(b) Verona
(c) Mantua
(d) Messaline

4. What is the name of Baptista’s youngest daughter in the play?
(a) Maria
(b) Viola
(c) Bianca
(d) Katharina

5. How many “vile terms” does Hortensio say Katharina called him in Act II, Scene I?
(a) 5
(b) 50
(c) 20
(d) 10

Short Answer Questions

1. By what saint does Petruchio swear in Act II, Scene I?

2. What wealthy suitor to Bianca says of Katharina in Act I, Scene I, “To cart her rather: she's too rough for me”?

3. After Petruchio and Katharina exit in Act III, Scene II, Baptista says, “Nay, let them go, a couple of” what?

4. Biondello tells Baptista that Petruchio is wearing an old rusty sword taken from where in Act III, Scene II?

5. When Petruchio and company enter after the wedding in Act III, Scene II, Petruchio claims that he must leave before when?

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