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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 III, Scene II refers to a rich sweet wine made from muscat grapes?
(a) Muscine
(b) Muscatine
(c) Muscadel
(d) Musciola

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

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

4. Petruchio uses what adjective meaning “pretty” to describe his bride in Act III, Scene II?
(a) Bonny
(b) Loutish
(c) Vexing
(d) Lithe

5. 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?
(a) Volubility
(b) Modesty
(c) Silence
(d) Beauty

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Petruchio tell Katharina he will go to buy attire for their wedding day in Act II, Scene I?

2. What is the setting for Act III, Scene I?

3. Christopher Sly claims that his present occupation is that of what in Scene II of the Induction?

4. Petruchio arrives to visit whom in Act I, Scene II?

5. Bianca’s line “celsa senis” from Act III, Scene I translates to what in English?

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