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Act 2
The Taming of the Shrew · William Shakespeare
Act 2 Quiz
Katharina and Bianca quarrel, Petruchio woos Kate, and Gremio and "Lucentio" bid for Bianca.
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Q1
of 10
How is Katharina treating Bianca when Act 2 opens?
A
She is teaching her Latin
B
She has tied her hands
C
She is dressing her hair
D
She is hiding her suitors
Q2
of 10
What happens to Hortensio during his music lesson with Katharina?
A
She breaks his lute over his own head
B
She falls in love with him at once
C
She sings beautifully for him
D
She locks him out of the room
Q3
of 10
What is Petruchio's plan for wooing Katharina?
A
Ignore her until she gives in
B
Contradict her
C
Win over Bianca first
D
Buy her expensive gifts
Q4
of 10
What does Petruchio call Katharina when they first meet?
A
Kath
B
Kate
C
Kitty
D
Katie
Q5
of 10
Which animal does Katharina use to warn Petruchio off?
A
A bear
B
A cat
C
A snake
D
A wasp
Q6
of 10
What does Petruchio threaten when Katharina hits him?
A
To leave Padua
B
To call her father
C
To end the match
D
To hit her back
Q7
of 10
How does Petruchio explain to Baptista that Kate will marry him?
A
She has agreed in writing
B
She fears her father
C
She is kind in private
D
She wants Bianca to wed
Q8
of 10
How do Gremio and Tranio compete for Bianca?
A
By listing their wealth
B
By fighting a duel at dawn
C
By writing her sonnets
D
By wrestling
Q9
of 10
What condition does Baptista set for "Lucentio" to win Bianca?
A
His father's guarantee
B
He must win Katharina's approval
C
He must study for one more year
D
He must live in Padua for good
Q10
of 10
What does Petruchio say as he leaves to prepare for the wedding?
A
"Farewell, my dear"
B
"Wait for me here"
C
"Kiss me, Kate"
D
"Love me, Kate"