What would make a man like Petruchio take a wife known only for her shrewish tongue and violent temper? In The Taming Of The Shrew Act 1 Scene 2 Quiz we meet Hortensio and agree to wive and thrive in Padua. Answer the first question and see how well you understand his mercenary motivations.
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The Taming Of The Shrew Act 1 Scene 2 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 1 Scene 2 take place?
- Who enters first in Act 1 Scene 2?
- What does Petruchio command Grumio to do when they enter?
- What misunderstanding occurs between Petruchio and Grumio?
- Who intervenes in Petruchio and Grumio’s quarrel?
- What relationship exists between Petruchio and Hortensio?
- Why has Petruchio come to Padua?
- From what city does Petruchio come?
- What reason does Petruchio give for seeking marriage?
- What kind of woman does Petruchio claim he would marry?
- Who tells Petruchio about Katherina?
- How does Hortensio describe Katherina to Petruchio?
- What is Petruchio’s reaction to Katherina’s reputation?
- What does Hortensio promise Petruchio in exchange for courting Katherina?
- How does Hortensio plan to gain access to Bianca?
- What disguise does Hortensio adopt?
- Who enters after Petruchio and Hortensio discuss their plans?
- Why is Gremio pleased to see Lucentio in disguise?
- What does Lucentio, disguised as Cambio, pretend to be?
- Who agrees to introduce Lucentio (Cambio) to Baptista?
- What does Tranio decide to do to support Lucentio’s plan?
- Who does Petruchio meet after making his decision to woo Katherina?
- What does Petruchio learn about Katherina’s dowry?
- What theme does Petruchio’s attitude toward marriage introduce?
- How does Hortensio injure himself before meeting Baptista?
- What motivates Lucentio and Tranio throughout this scene?
- What quality of Petruchio’s character dominates this scene?
- Who represents the theme of disguise most clearly in Act 1 Scene 2?
- How does Petruchio’s plan contrast with Lucentio’s?
- What mood ends Act 1 Scene 2?