The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 2 Performance: Lord, Lines 26-44

The transcript explores themes of nobility, urging a noble lord to reflect on his birth and dismiss lowly dreams. It highlights the readiness of servants and the availability of music and leisure activities, such as comfortable sleeping arrangements, riding, hawking, and hunting. The narrative emphasizes the grandeur and luxury available to the noble lord, encouraging him to embrace his status and the pleasures that come with it.

What does the speaker urge the noble lord to remember?

• His past mistakes

• His family

• His wealth

• His noble birth

What kind of music is mentioned as being played for the noble lord?

• Apollo's music

• A local folk song

• Beethoven's symphony

• Mozart's concerto

What is offered to the noble lord for a comfortable sleep?

• A sleeping bag

• A simple bed

• A luxurious couch

• A hammock

Which activity involves the noble lord's horses?

• Hunting

• Riding

• Fishing

• Dancing

What will the noble lord's hounds do during the hunt?

• Sing with nightingales

• Guard the castle

• Fetch echoes from the earth

• Chase rabbits