Character
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Character Questions
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Story Questions
Famous 1-Liner's
100

Who's character description is this from "The Taming of the Shrew"?

________ is the eldest daughter of Baptista Minola. She has a reputation for rude and aggressive behaviour. Her father wants her to marry, but is struggling to find a husband for her.

Katherine/ Katherina

100

What decision is made between Tranio, Gremio, and Baptista at the end of Act 2?

The person who can give Bianca the largest dowry will be the one to marry her.

100

Who says this from "Taming of the Shrew"? 

"Sister, let yourself be happy in my unhappiness. Sir, I will humbly obey your will. My books and musical instruments will be my companions. I will read and practice by myself."

Bianca

100

What names do Hortensio and Lucentio assume? What roles will they play?

Hortensio -> _____ -> _____ Instructor

Lucentio -> ______ -> _________/ math  tutor

100

Who says this famous 1- linear from "The Taming of the Shrew"?

"Listen, Tranio! It sounds like Minerva speaking."

Lucentio

200

Who's character description is this from "The Taming of the Shrew"?

______ is the youngest daughter of Baptista Minola. She has three suitors who want to marry her; Gremio, Hortensio and Lucentio.

Bianca

200

What must Tranio do because of this decision?

He needs to find a fake Vincentio (father) to guarantee the dowry he promised.

200

Who says this from "Taming Of The Shrew"?

"I'd rather endure a public whipping every morning than put up with her -- even with a big dowry."

Gremio

200

How is Hortensio injured? And by who?

He is hit on the head with a lute by Kathrine.

200

Who says this famous 1- linear from "The Taming of the Shrew"?

"Boy, you don't know how to love like I do."

Gremio

300

Who's character description is this from "The Taming of the Shrew"?

________ is a young man from Pisa, who has travelled to Padua to study at the university there. He wants to marry Bianca.

Lucentio

300

What is Petruchio's plan to woo Katherine?

He will say she is the opposite than she really is. If she yells, he will tell her she is sweet, etc.

300

Who says this from "Taming Of The Shrew"?

"If I find a rich wife in Padua, I'll have found a good wife in Padua."

Petrucchio

300

When will Petruchio and Kathrine marry?

Sunday

300

Who says this famous 1- linear from "The Taming of the Shrew"?

"Old graybeard, your love has frozen over."

Tranio

400

Who's character description is this from "The Taming of the Shrew"?

______ is Lucentio’s servant and has travelled with him from Pisa to Padua to study at the university.

Tranio

400

How does Katherine react to Petruchio?

She bottles with him with words, but in the end doesn't say anything when he says he wants to marry her.

400

Who says this from "Taming Of The Shrew"?

"She is your treasure. She must have a husband and I must dance barefoot on her wedding day."

Kathrine/ Kate / Kate the cursed 

400

While Lucentio is tutoring Bianca, what does Gremio want him to do?

Sing his praises to Bianca.

400

Who says this famous 1- linear from "The Taming of the Shrew"?

"If I'm a wasp, then you'd better beware my stinger."

Katherine

500

Who's character description is this from "The Taming of the Shrew"?

_________ is a wealthy gentleman from Verona, who is looking for a wife. Upon hearing about Katherina and her temperament, he decides he will take on the challenge of marrying her.

Petruchio

500

What idea does Hortensio come up with?

Katherine needs to find a sutor/ husband.

500

Who says this from "Taming Of The Shrew"?

"Certainly, as soon as you've gotten the most important thing--her love. That counts for everything."

Bapista

500

Where does the play take place?

Padua

500

Who says this famous 1- linear from "The Taming of the Shrew"?

"Why, there's no crab apple here, so don't look sour."

Petruchio