The Taming of the Shrew 4.5 Scene Summary

Petruccio tests Kate's willingness to agree with him by making her call the sun the moon. After some resistance, Kate complies, marking a breakthrough in their relationship. They encounter Vincentio, who reveals he is traveling to Padua to visit his son Lucentio. Petruccio informs him of Lucentio's marriage to Bianca, Kate's sister. The group decides to travel to Padua together, with Hortensio reflecting on what he has learned about taming a wife.

What does Petruccio insist on calling the sun during his test with Kate?

• A candle

• A lamp

• The moon

• A star

How does Kate respond to Petruccio's insistence about the sun and moon?

• She ignores him

• She argues with him

• She laughs at him

• She agrees with him

What does Petruccio call the old man they encounter on the road?

• A young lady

• A wise elder

• A noble knight

• A gentle giant

How does Kate react to Petruccio's description of the old man?

• She corrects him immediately

• She plays along with the description

• She becomes angry

• She gets confused

What does Hortensio learn from Petruccio's actions?

• How to negotiate a dowry

• How to tame a wife

• How to travel to Padua

• How to win a battle