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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act II, Scene I, what does Petruchio say “are for winds, / That shake not, though they blow perpetually”?
(a) Mountains
(b) Flowers
(c) Trees
(d) Buildings

2. What does Petruchio’s line “Con tutto il cuore, ben trovato” translate to in English?
(a) With all my heart, I’m glad to see you
(b) With great joy do I wed thee
(c) With sorrow, I must ask you to leave
(d) With great regret, I inform you he is not home

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

4. What Elizabethan interjection does Gremio exclaim in Act II, Scene I?
(a) Sirrah
(b) Alas
(c) Baccare
(d) Ho

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many “vile terms” does Hortensio say Katharina called him in Act II, Scene I?

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

3. Whom does Lucentio tell that he has killed a man and is taking on a disguise to protect himself in Act I, Scene I?

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

5. Christopher Sly claims that the Slys are no rogues and that they came in with whom in Scene I of the Induction?

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