The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Hortensio, Lines 165 - 169

The speaker meets a gentleman who promises to help find a musician to instruct their mistress. This assistance is seen as a way to fulfill their duty to Bianca, whom they deeply admire.

Who has the speaker met that promises assistance?

• A musician

• A gentleman

• A friend

• A teacher

What does the speaker hope to achieve by meeting the gentleman?

• To learn music

• To find a musician

• To travel abroad

• To start a business

What is the musician expected to do?

• Write a song

• Join a band

• Teach the mistress

• Perform at a concert

Who is the speaker concerned about fulfilling duties to?

• The gentleman

• The musician

• Bianca

• The mistress

What is the speaker's relationship with Bianca?

• They are siblings

• They are friends

• They are in love

• They are colleagues