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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Baptista’s last name in the play?
(a) Lucretius
(b) Minola
(c) Antola
(d) Minalta

2. By what name does Gremio introduce Lucentio (in disguise) in Act II, Scene I?
(a) Cambio
(b) Petruchio
(c) Litio
(d) Hortensio

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

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

5. Who is the “the fat ale-wife of Wincot” that Christopher Sly mentions in Scene II of the Induction?
(a) Madonna
(b) Bianca
(c) Katharina
(d) Marian Hacket

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Lord’s page in the Induction?

2. By what name does Petruchio introduce Hortensio (in disguise) in Act II?

3. What is the name of Petruchio’s recently deceased father in the play?

4. Petruchio tells Baptista that he and Katharina will wed on which day in Act II, Scene I?

5. Tranio (in disguise) claims to come and make himself suitor to whom in Act II, Scene I?

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