Lucentio comes to study, but he falls in love. The Taming Of The Shrew Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz. Introduction of the beautiful Bianca and her sister’s obstacle. Start the first question to enter the world of Padua.
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The Taming Of The Shrew Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 1 Scene 1 take place?
- Who enters first in Act 1 Scene 1?
- Why has Lucentio come to Padua?
- Who is Lucentio’s servant and companion?
- What is Lucentio’s mood at the beginning of the scene?
- Who interrupts Lucentio and Tranio’s conversation?
- How does Baptista describe his elder daughter Katherina?
- What does Baptista forbid regarding Bianca?
- Which men are courting Bianca at the start of the play?
- How does Baptista plan to educate Bianca?
- How does Katherina respond to her father’s favoritism toward Bianca?
- What does Bianca do when Katherina insults her?
- What do Gremio and Hortensio agree to do together?
- What does Lucentio decide to do after seeing Bianca?
- What does Lucentio compare his love for Bianca to?
- What advice does Tranio give to Lucentio about his sudden love?
- Who disguises himself as Lucentio to help with the plan?
- Who will Lucentio pretend to be to get close to Bianca?
- What does Tranio decide to do while disguised as Lucentio?
- Why are Gremio and Hortensio frustrated at the start of the scene?
- What theme is introduced through the rivalry between suitors?
- Which city is Lucentio originally from?
- What does Hortensio call Katherina when describing her to Petruchio later in the play?
- What promise does Gremio make to Baptista?
- What role does the theme of disguise begin to take shape in this scene?
- What idea about marriage does Baptista express early in the scene?
- How does Tranio characterize Padua?
- What word best describes Katherina’s language in this scene?
- What do the suitors call Bianca to show their admiration?
- Which device does Shakespeare use to introduce conflict in this scene?