Characters
TRUE or FALSE: Grumio is an elderly suitor of Bianca, rival of Hortensio
FALSE: It's Gremio
Petruchio treats his servants _________________
abusively and cruelly
TRUE or FALSE: Reverence means a deep hatred for someone or something
False: Reverence means a deep respect for someone or something.
TRUE or FALSE: Lucentio has fallen in love with Katherine.
FALSE: Bianca
Who is disguised as Lucentio?
Tranio
Which servant does Lucentio lie to because he doesn't trust him?
Biondello
Is TOTS a comedy or a tragedy?
Comedy
Someone who is easily irritated, especially with unimportant things can be called
bamboozle, doddering, woe, caustic, wager, conferring, supremacy, reverence, profound, peevish
peevish
What do Hortensio, Gremio, and Lucentio have in common?
The are all suitors for Bianca
When is Shakespeare's Birthday?
April 23, 1564
Who is a gentleman from Verona, seeks to marry Katherine?
Petruchio
Shakespeare wrote ________ sonnets. Who are the first 126 sonnets written to?
A young man many believe to be his son Hamnet who died at age 11.
What is a good synonym for bamboozle?
to fool or cheat
Who is considered the "shrew"? Why? Define a shrew.
Katherine because she is ill-tempered and ill-mannered.
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day.
Is "I" unstressed or stressed?
stressed
Who is the father of Lucentio?
Vincentio
How did Tranio convince the Merchant to pretend to be Lucentio's father, Vincentio?
Tranio told the merchant that he could be killed based on where is is from and said he would help him.
The suitors were often conferring with one another, scheming about how to win Bianca's affection.
Is "conferring" used correctly?
Yes, because it means to have a discussion
Describe how Petruchio behaves at his own wedding?
He shows up late, dressed poorly, and demands Katherine to leave early.
What is the rhyme scheme of a sonnet?
ABABCDCDEFEFGG
__________________ is disguised as a music tutor.
__________________ is disguised as a Latin tutor.
__________________ is disguised as Lucentio.
__________________ is disguised as Vincentio.
Hortensio, Lucentio, Tranio, Merchant
What theme is used in TOTS? Hint: Look at the top of your character map.
Marriage
Gender
Class
Katherine's final speech carries a __________________ ambiguity, leaving the audience to question whether her obedience is genuine or cleverly performed.
bamboozle, doddering, woe, caustic, wager, conferring, supremacy, reverence, profound, peevish
profound
Compare and contrast Bianca and Katherine.
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In the beginning, Katherine is rough, forward and direct. Bianca is soft-spoken, sweet, and obedient.
The seem to switch personality characteristics in the end.
Is Katherine actually tame? Explain your answer.
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