The competition for Bianca’s affection becomes a covert operation of flirting and falseness, disguised as Latin and music lessons. In this The Taming Of The Shrew Act 3 Scene 1 Quiz we see the disguised Lucentio and Hortensio vie for her attention. Take the quiz now and find out how much you remember about these secret scholarly breakthroughs.
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The Taming Of The Shrew Act 3 Scene 1 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 3 Scene 1 take place?
- Who are the two disguised tutors teaching Bianca in this scene?
- What subject does Lucentio pretend to teach?
- What subject does Hortensio pretend to teach?
- What name does Lucentio use while disguised?
- What name does Hortensio use in his disguise?
- Who tries to determine which tutor Bianca should study with first?
- How does Bianca act toward her two tutors?
- What happens when Lucentio and Hortensio begin to argue?
- What is Lucentio’s main goal in teaching Bianca?
- How does Lucentio secretly declare his love to Bianca?
- How does Bianca respond to Lucentio’s hidden message?
- What does Hortensio realize about Bianca’s feelings?
- How does Hortensio feel after realizing Bianca favors Lucentio?
- What theme does the competition between Lucentio and Hortensio illustrate?
- Who interrupts the lesson with news about the wedding?
- What event is being prepared for during this scene?
- How does Hortensio describe Bianca’s flirtation?
- What does Hortensio decide to do after this scene?
- What tone dominates the interaction between Lucentio and Bianca?
- How does Lucentio’s disguise benefit him in this scene?
- What does Bianca reveal about her feelings toward Lucentio?
- What symbolic device does Shakespeare use in this scene?
- How does this scene contrast with Katherina’s earlier interactions?
- Who observes Bianca’s growing affection for Lucentio?
- What does Hortensio vow after realizing Bianca’s preference?
- What quality of Bianca’s character becomes clear in this scene?
- What does the rivalry between tutors reflect thematically?
- What does the audience know that Baptista does not?
- How does Act 3 Scene 1 set up later events in the play?