Don’t think Hortensio is a fool for giving up Bianca for a rich widow; that says a lot about the play’s take on social climbing. This Taming Of The Shrew Act 4 Scene 2 Quiz will test your knowledge of the shifting alliances as more suitors are revealed.
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The Taming Of The Shrew Act 4 Scene 2 Quiz Questions
- How does the use of disguise function in this scene?
- What message does Hortensio’s exit send about Bianca’s character?
- Which theme is most central in Act 4 Scene 2?
- How does Tranio’s cleverness drive the plot forward?
- What mood dominates the end of this scene?
- Where does Act 4 Scene 2 take place?
- Which characters appear disguised in this scene?
- Who is Lucentio disguised as?
- Who is Tranio pretending to be?
- Why is Hortensio visiting Baptista’s house?
- What subject is Lucentio teaching Bianca in his disguise?
- What subject is Hortensio teaching Bianca in his disguise?
- What does Hortensio realize about Bianca in this scene?
- How does Bianca react to Lucentio’s flirtations?
- What does Hortensio decide after observing Bianca’s affection for Lucentio?
- Who enters the scene after Hortensio’s discovery?
- What role does the Pedant play in this scene?
- Why does Tranio need the Pedant’s help?
- What does the Pedant fear when he first meets Tranio?
- How does Tranio calm the Pedant’s fears?
- What must the Pedant pretend to be?
- What promise does Tranio make to the Pedant?
- What motivates Tranio’s deception?
- What theme is reinforced through Tranio’s plan?
- Who confirms that Bianca favors Lucentio?
- What decision does Hortensio make after realizing Bianca’s feelings?
- How does Hortensio describe Bianca after his rejection?
- What role does Biondello play in this scene?
- What arrangement does Tranio make with the Pedant?
- Why must Tranio find a false Vincentio?