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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Petruchio tell Katharina he will go to buy attire for their wedding day in Act II, Scene I?
(a) Verona
(b) Venice
(c) Paris
(d) Mantua

2. What word from Scene I of the Induction refers to a service room in which barrels or bottles of alcoholic drink were stored?
(a) Buttery
(b) Attic
(c) Incendiary
(d) Accoutrement

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the “the fat ale-wife of Wincot” that Christopher Sly mentions in Scene II of the Induction?

2. 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?

3. What semi-legendary Roman figure does Petruchio compare Katharina to in Act II, Scene I?

4. What is Baptista’s last name in the play?

5. What word does Katharina use in Act II, Scene I meaning a conceited, foolish dandy?

(see the answer key)

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