Do you think you can keep up with all the mummeries and secret motives that come into the streets of Padua? Most students confuse Lucentio’s motives with Tranio’s quick wit, but this The Taming Of The Shrew Act 1 Quiz will prove if you’ve actually mastered the opening gambits of Shakespeare’s sharpest comedy.
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The Taming Of The Shrew Act 1 Quiz Questions
- Who is the first character to speak in Act 1 of The Taming of the Shrew?
- Where does Act 1 take place?
- What is Lucentio’s purpose in coming to Padua?
- What is Baptista’s condition before Bianca can marry?
- Which of Baptista’s daughters is known for her shrewish behavior?
- Who disguises himself as a tutor to get close to Bianca?
- Who is Lucentio’s servant?
- Who is Hortensio’s friend that arrives in Padua seeking a wife?
- What motivates Petruchio to marry?
- Which city does Petruchio come from?
- What disguise does Hortensio adopt to woo Bianca?
- Who tells Petruchio about Katherina’s wealth?
- Who does Lucentio disguise himself as?
- Who pretends to be Lucentio in public?
- What does Baptista demand from Bianca’s suitors before allowing courtship?
- How does Gremio plan to win Baptista’s favor?
- What does Tranio suggest Lucentio must do to win Bianca’s love?
- Who does Petruchio first speak with in Act 1 Scene 2?
- What misunderstanding occurs between Petruchio and Grumio in Act 1 Scene 2?
- Who is Gremio’s servant?
- Who are the two suitors of Bianca introduced in Act 1?
- What do Bianca’s suitors agree to do once Petruchio plans to woo Katherina?
- How does Petruchio react when told of Katherina’s temper?
- What is Petruchio’s primary reason for wanting a rich wife?
- Who vows to marry Katherina regardless of her nature?
- What role does Tranio assume during Lucentio’s disguise?
- What does Baptista plan for both his daughters?
- Who introduces Petruchio to Hortensio?
- How does Hortensio view Bianca compared to Katherina?
- What theme is established early in Act 1 through Katherina and Bianca’s contrast?