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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word from Act II, Scene I means leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal?
(a) Obstinate
(b) Peremptory
(c) Cautionary
(d) Incendiary

2. What instrument do the Players sound in Scene I of the Induction?
(a) A trumpet
(b) A piano
(c) A lute
(d) A snare drum

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

4. What is the name of Petruchio’s recently deceased father in the play?
(a) Baptista
(b) Lord Oberly
(c) Orsino
(d) Antonio

5. By what saint does Petruchio swear in Act II, Scene I?
(a) Saint George
(b) Saint James
(c) Saint Peter
(d) Saint Michael

Short Answer Questions

1. Petruchio introduces Hortensio, disguised as a schoolmaster, and tells Baptista that he is from where in Act II, Scene I?

2. What word does Petruchio speak in Act III, Scene II meaning to engage in drunken revel?

3. Who exits with Petruchio and Katharina in Act III, Scene II?

4. Bianca begs Katharina to unbind what in Act II, Scene I?

5. Speaking of Katharina, Hortensio says in Act II, Scene I, “Iron may hold with her, but never” what?

(see the answer key)

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