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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. Christopher Sly claims that the Slys are no rogues and that they came in with whom in Scene I of the Induction?
2. When discussing Katharina’s dowry in Act II, Scene I, Baptista states that he who weds his daughter will receive upon his death half of all his land and how many crowns?
3. By what saint does Petruchio swear in Act II, Scene I?
4. Petruchio claims his father was known throughout which country in Act II, Scene I?
5. By what name does Petruchio introduce Hortensio (in disguise) in Act II?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Petruchio’s character generally interpreted in productions of The Taming of the Shrew?
2. What characters (in disguise) are introduced in Act I, Scene II?
3. How is Katharina’s character established as “shrewish” in Act II?
4. What matter of business does Baptista attend to after agreeing to Katharina’s marriage in Act II?
5. How does Petruchio respond to Hortensio’s warning in Act I, Scene II? What plan do these friends develop?
6. What takes place between Katharina and Bianca in the opening of Act II?
7. How does Petruchio describe his plan for dealing with Katharina as he waits to meet her in Act II, Scene I?
8. How does the theme of disguise and role-playing apply to the Induction?
9. How does the theme of appearance and reality manifest in the Induction and Act I?
10. How does Petruchio respond to Baptista’s stipulations in Act II, Scene I?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Define and discuss “asides” in literature and drama. What is the purpose of an aside? How do asides differ from soliloquies? What are examples of asides used in The Taming of the Shrew? How do these examples serve the play?
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the characters of Katharina and Bianca in the play. How old are these sisters? How do their relationships with their father differ? How does Shakespeare effectively use contrast in illustrating Katharina and Bianca?
Essay Topic 3
Plot Structure
a. Discuss the plot structure of The Taming of the Shrew. In what ways is the narrative related and what effect does this have on the reader/audience?
b. How does The Taming of the Shrew compare with other plays written during this time period? Are there specific stylistic elements that can be seen in Shakespeare’s writing?
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