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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word from Act III, Scene I refers to the whole series of recognized musical notes?
(a) Gamut
(b) Extrapolation
(c) Allure
(d) Indication

2. What does Katharina say a woman may be made “if she had not a spirit to resist” in Act III, Scene II?
(a) A wife
(b) A fool
(c) A monster
(d) A child

3. What does Grumio say “have eaten the horses” in Act III, Scene II?
(a) The oats
(b) The masters
(c) Thine goats
(d) The mulberry

4. What is brought in by the Servants for Petruchio and Katharina’s dinner in Act IV, Scene I?
(a) Filet mignon
(b) Leg of lamb
(c) Onion soup
(d) Mutton

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Petruchio complains that the meat for dinner is what in Act IV, Scene I?

2. Who does Tranio claim is the master of “the taming-school” in Act IV, Scene II?

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

4. What does Petruchio claim “now is sharp and passing empty” in Act IV, Scene I?

5. What city does the Pedant say is “renowned for grave citizens” in Act IV, Scene II?

Short Essay Questions

1. What schemes do Tranio and Lucentio reveal in Act III, Scene II?

2. How does Katharina respond to Petruchio’s delay at the wedding in Act III, Scene II?

3. What happens when the Haberdasher and Tailor arrive at Petruchio’s house in Act IV, Scene III?

4. What disagreement takes place about the time of day in Act IV, Scene III?

5. Why is Bianca sought after by so many suitors in the play? How does Bianca’s characterization relate to Katharina’s?

6. Where do Petruchio and Katharina arrive in Act IV, Scene I? How is Petruchio’s behavior characterized?

7. What does Gremio reveal of the wedding in Act III, Scene II?

8. Characterize the relationship between Katharina and Petruchio in the narrative. How is their relationship commonly approached in performance?

9. How would you characterize the Pedant in Act IV?

10. How does Petruchio treat Katharina differently than the other characters in the play?

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