Taming of the Shrew Act IV scenes i & ii

Grumio tells Curtis a story about the trip home, which causes Curtis to say, “By this reck’ning he is more shrew than she.” What happened on the trip home?

• They got lost in the forest.

• Petruchio tamed a wild animal.

• Petruchio acted worse than Katharina.

• They were attacked by bandits.

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When a servant brings water for Katharina to wash up before supper, he almost spills the water, and Petruchio hits him. How does Katharina respond?

• She laughs at the servant.

• She scolds Petruchio.

• She tells Petruchio it was an accident.

• She leaves the room.

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Why does Petruchio say it is better that he and Kate NOT eat the meat that he claims is burnt?

• To save money.

• Because they are both too hot tempered.

• Because he is not hungry.

• To avoid getting sick.

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After Petruchio leaves Kate in the bridal chamber, he speaks to his servants. He says that not feeding Kate is part of his plan. What is the next step in his plan?

• To take her shopping.

• To give her a gift.

• To deprive her of sleep.

• To send her back home.

What type of animal does he compare Kate to?

• A lion.

• A falcon.

• A horse.

• A cat.

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Why are Tranio (acting as Lucentio) and Hortensio (acting as Litio) watching Bianca and Lucentio (acting as Cambio)? (What does Hortensio want Tranio to see?)

• To see if Bianca loves Lucentio

• To see if Bianca loves Hortensio

• To see if Bianca loves Petruchio

• To see if Bianca loves Gremio

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Hortensio confesses to Tranio (still acting as Lucentio) that he is actually Hortensio and not Litio. He says that he no longer wants Bianca. How does Tranio respond?

• He says he doesn't want Bianca, either.

• He challenges Hortensio

• He ignores Hortensio

• He laughs at Hortensio

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Who does Hortensio plan to marry instead?

• A wealthy widow

• Bianca's sister

• A noblewoman

• A merchant's daughter

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Tranio says that Petruchio is the master of what?

• Taming a shrew

• Winning arguments

• Making money

• Throwing parties

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CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Tranio convince the merchant to become Vincentio?

• By telling him he's in danger

• By threatening him

• By promising him a title

• By flattering him

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