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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Katharina says in Act II, Scene I, “If I be waspish, best beware” what?

2. Tranio (in disguise) claims to be from where in Act II, Scene I?

3. Where does Baptista invite his guests to take a walk before dinner in Act II, Scene I?

4. What is the name of Petruchio’s recently deceased father in the play?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What characters (in disguise) are introduced in Act I, Scene II?

2. What can be discerned about Baptista’s daughters from the conversation in Act I, Scene I?

3. What plot do Lucentio and Tranio concoct in Act I, Scene I? What is their objective with this scheme?

4. Where are Lucentio and Tranio traveling in Act I, Scene I? What conversation do they overhear in this scene?

5. How does Petruchio respond to Hortensio’s warning in Act I, Scene II? What plan do these friends develop?

6. From where does Petruchio arrive in Act I, Scene II? What is his objective in Padua?

7. How does Petruchio introduce himself in Act II, Scene I?

8. How does the theme of disguise and role-playing apply to the Induction?

9. Who is Christopher Sly? What events surround him in Scene I of the Induction?

10. What takes place between Katharina and Bianca in the opening of Act II?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of appearance versus reality in the play. How does this theme apply to societal expectations? How does the theme relate to the theme of gender roles? In what ways does Petruchio illustrate this theme in Act III?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the characters of Christopher Sly, the Lord, the Hostess, and the Servants in the Induction. How is Sly’s appearance described? How wealthy is the Lord, and what is his home like? What are the objectives of each of these characters?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Petruchio’s plans for dealing with Katharina before their first meeting. Do you think Petruchio is adequately forewarned of Katharina’s abusiveness? Why or why not? What does Petruchio’s confidence reveal about his character?

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