The Taming of the Shrew · William Shakespeare

Act 1 (with the Induction) Quiz

Christopher Sly tricked into thinking he is a lord, Lucentio falls for Bianca, and Petruchio arrives in Padua to wive it wealthily.

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Q1 of 10
Why is Christopher Sly thrown out of the alehouse?
Q2 of 10
What trick does the Lord play on Sly?
Q3 of 10
Who plays Sly's "wife"?
Q4 of 10
What is the story of Katharina and Petruchio, as far as Sly knows?
Q5 of 10
Why has Lucentio come to Padua?
Q6 of 10
Why can no one marry Bianca yet?
Q7 of 10
How does Lucentio plan to get close to Bianca?
Q8 of 10
What does Petruchio say he has come to Padua to do?
Q9 of 10
What do Petruchio and Grumio argue about when they arrive at Hortensio's?
Q10 of 10
What does Sly say about the play at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?