Act 1
Where does this story take place?
Padua, Italy
Why does Katherine tie Bianca's hands?
She wants to know which suitor Bianca favors
What is Bianca's reaction to finding out the true identity of Cambio and Litio?
Bianca likes Lucentio but doesn't trust him yet. She does not like Hortensio however.
What happened to Katherine on their way to Petruchio's house?
Katherine fell of her horse into a puddle and Petruchio refused to help her
Who do Petruchio and Katherine bring to the wedding?
They bring the real Vincentio
Why has Lucentio come to Padua?
To go to college and study
What roles do Lucentio and Hortensio take?
Lucentio pretends to be Cambio, Bianca's language teacher. While Hortensio pretends to be Litio Bianca's music teacher.
How does Petruchio arrive to his wedding?
He comes looking like a mess with mismatched clothes riding on a diseased horse
What does Petruchio compare Katherine to in his soliloquy?
A falcon
What does Vincentio think has happened to his son?
He believes that Tranio murdered Lucentio and stole his identity
What is Baptista's rule when it comes to his two daughters marrying?
Katherine must marry before Bianca
Why has Petruchio come to Padua?
Petruchio has come to marry a rich woman
What is Petruchio's response when everyone criticizes his clothing?
He says Katherine is marrying him not his clothes
What does Hortensio decide after seeing Bianca and Lucentio together?
Hortensio decides to marry a widow
How do the fathers react to the news of the wedding between Lucentio and Bianca?
Baptista is very upset while Vincentio only cares about finding Tranio
How is Katherine different from Bianca?
Katherine is shrewed and unliked while Bianca is kind and liked by all
How does Petruchio plan to treat Katherine?
Petruchio says he will say and do the exact opposite she does
What happens as soon as the ceremony is finished?
Petruchio forces Katherine to go to his home and miss their reception
How does Tranio convince the merchant to play Vincentio?
He tells him that Padua and the Merchant's home Mantua are in a political dispute. Tranio promises to keep the Merchant safe is he pretends to be Vincentio
What does Petruchio make Katherine do in public?
Petruchio makes Katherine kiss him, PDA was frowned upon in this time
Who are all of the men interested in Bianca?
Lucentio, Hortensio, Gremio
What is Baptista's condition to allowing Petruchio to marry Katherine?
Petruchio must get Katherine to agree to marrying him
What does Tranio tell Lucentio they must do for Lucentio to be able to marry Bianca?
They must find someone to pretend to be Lucentio's father, Vincentio
After what event does Kate realize the game Petruchio is playing?
When Petruchio says the "moon" is so bright, Katherine corrects him by saying it is the sun. She is then told to just agree with him no matter how crazy he sounds
What is the bet made between the men? and who wins?
The men bet on whose wife is the most obedient by seeing which one will come when called. Petruchio wins the bet because Katherine comes immediately