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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does Katharina use in Act II, Scene I meaning a conceited, foolish dandy?
(a) Charlatan
(b) Harlequin
(c) Coxcomb
(d) Artisan

2. Why does Grumio say his master beat him while traveling after the wedding in Act IV, Scene I?
(a) Because Grumio’s horse fell
(b) Because he was late
(c) Because Katharina’s horse fell
(d) Because dinner wasn’t ready

3. What does Petruchio claim “now is sharp and passing empty” in Act IV, Scene I?
(a) My falcon
(b) My raven
(c) My wolf
(d) My chantry

4. 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

5. Act I, Scene I of The Taming of the Shrew is set in a public place in what city?
(a) Padua
(b) Lombardy
(c) Venice
(d) Verona

Short Answer Questions

1. Petruchio introduces Hortensio, disguised as a schoolmaster, and tells Baptista that he is from where in Act II, Scene I?

2. What does Katharina claim “are made to bear, and so are you” in Act II, Scene I?

3. Where does Christopher Sly claim to hail from in Scene II of the Induction?

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

5. Biondello tells Baptista that Petruchio is wearing an old rusty sword taken from where in Act III, Scene II?

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