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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What semi-legendary Roman figure does Petruchio compare Katharina to in Act II, Scene I?
(a) Aristotle
(b) Plato
(c) Socrates
(d) Lucrece

2. What word from the stage directions in Scene II of the Induction refers to instruments or accessories?
(a) Carry-alongs
(b) Appurtenances
(c) Predestinations
(d) Ordinances

3. What gift does Tranio (in disguise) bestow upon Baptista in Act II, Scene I?
(a) A wooden serving tray
(b) Greek and Latin books
(c) A ring
(d) His coat of arms

4. Bianca’s line “celsa senis” from Act III, Scene I translates to what in English?
(a) Please leave
(b) Despair not
(c) Presume not
(d) I love you

5. Christopher Sly claims to have “no more doublets than” what in Scene II of the Induction?
(a) Lechery
(b) Coins
(c) Dogs
(d) Backs

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Pedant claim to be from in Act IV, Scene II?

2. What word from Act IV, Scene I refers to wrath or irritability?

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

4. Biondello tells Baptista that Petruchio is wearing a pair of boots that have been what in Act III, Scene II?

5. According to Curtis in Act IV, Scene I, Petruchio lectures Katharina on what in their bridal chamber?

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