Exploring Act 3 TOTS: Key Themes

What is the setting of Act 3, Scene 1 in "The Taming of the Shrew"?

• Baptista's house

• Petruchio's country house

• A public street

• Lucentio's house

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Which characters are involved in the music lesson in Act 3, Scene 1?

• Petruchio and Katherina

• Lucentio and Bianca

• Hortensio and Bianca

• Baptista and Katherina

In Act 3, Scene 1, what disguise is Lucentio using?

• A music teacher named Litio

• A language tutor named Cambio

• A merchant

• A servant

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What is the main focus of Act 3, Scene 2 in "The Taming of the Shrew"?

• Katherina's wedding

• Bianca's music lesson

• Petruchio's arrival

• Baptista's business dealings

How does Petruchio arrive at the wedding in Act 3, Scene 2?

• In a grand carriage

• On a well-groomed horse

• In shabby clothes

• With a large entourage

What is Katherina's reaction to Petruchio's appearance at the wedding?

• She is amused

• She is indifferent

• She is embarrassed

• She is pleased

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Who tries to convince Petruchio to change his clothes before the wedding?

• Baptista

• Lucentio

• Hortensio

• Gremio

What does Petruchio claim about his attire for the wedding?

• It is a sign of his wealth

• It reflects his disdain for Katherina

• It is irrelevant to his love for Katherina

• It is a new fashion trend

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What unusual action does Petruchio take after the wedding ceremony?

• He throws a feast

• He leaves immediately with Katherina

• He challenges Baptista to a duel

• He refuses to sign the marriage contract

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How does Katherina respond to Petruchio's insistence on leaving the wedding feast?

• She agrees willingly

• She protests and argues

• She laughs it off

• She runs away

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