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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Christopher Sly claims that the Slys are no rogues and that they came in with whom in Scene I of the Induction?
(a) Hannibal
(b) Zeus
(c) Richard Conqueror
(d) The Vikings

2. In Act II, Scene I, what does Petruchio say “are for winds, / That shake not, though they blow perpetually”?
(a) Trees
(b) Buildings
(c) Flowers
(d) Mountains

3. Speaking in soliloquy, Petruchio states in Act II, Scene I, “Say she be mute and will not speak a word; / Then I'll commend her” what?
(a) Modesty
(b) Silence
(c) Volubility
(d) Beauty

4. What does the First Servant offer to Christopher Sly after he awakens in the Lord’s bedchamber in Scene II of the Induction?
(a) A mimosa
(b) A glass of mead
(c) A glass of champagne
(d) A cup of sack

5. How many “vile terms” does Hortensio say Katharina called him in Act II, Scene I?
(a) 20
(b) 50
(c) 10
(d) 5

Short Answer Questions

1. Christopher Sly claims to have “no more doublets than” what in Scene II of the Induction?

2. Petruchio claims his father was known throughout which country in Act II, Scene I?

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

4. What is the name of the Lord’s page in the Induction?

5. The setting of Scene I of the Induction takes place where?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Petruchio respond to Baptista’s stipulations in Act II, Scene I?

2. Where are Lucentio and Tranio traveling in Act I, Scene I? What conversation do they overhear in this scene?

3. What takes place between Katharina and Bianca in the opening of Act II?

4. How does Petruchio introduce himself in Act II, Scene I?

5. What can be discerned about Baptista’s daughters from the conversation in Act I, Scene I?

6. How is Katharina’s character established as “shrewish” in Act II?

7. What matter of business does Baptista attend to after agreeing to Katharina’s marriage in Act II?

8. How does Petruchio respond to Hortensio’s warning in Act I, Scene II? What plan do these friends develop?

9. How do Lucentio and Tranio introduce themselves in Act II, Scene I? What do Baptista and Petruchio agree upon in this scene?

10. What plot do Lucentio and Tranio concoct in Act I, Scene I? What is their objective with this scheme?

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