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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does Katharina use in Act II, Scene I meaning a conceited, foolish dandy?
(a) Coxcomb
(b) Artisan
(c) Harlequin
(d) Charlatan

2. What is the name of Baptista’s youngest daughter in the play?
(a) Maria
(b) Viola
(c) Bianca
(d) Katharina

3. What semi-legendary Roman figure does Petruchio compare Katharina to in Act II, Scene I?
(a) Aristotle
(b) Socrates
(c) Plato
(d) Lucrece

4. What does Baptista claim have ears in Act IV, Scene IV?
(a) Insects
(b) Pitchers
(c) Walls
(d) Trees

5. After Petruchio and Katharina exit in Act III, Scene II, Baptista says, “Nay, let them go, a couple of” what?
(a) Quiet ones
(b) Mad ones
(c) Quarrelsome souls
(d) Dainty souls

Short Answer Questions

1. Biondello tells Baptista that Petruchio is wearing a pair of boots that have been what in Act III, Scene II?

2. What is the setting for Act II?

3. Where does Baptista invite his guests to take a walk before dinner in Act II, Scene I?

4. Who is the “the fat ale-wife of Wincot” that Christopher Sly mentions in Scene II of the Induction?

5. Who does Lucentio say AEacides was in Act III, Scene I?

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