Taming Of The Shrew Quiz: Trivia Test!
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Explore the intricate dynamics of Shakespeare's 'Taming of the Shrew' with this trivia quiz. Test your knowledge on character relationships, plot settings, and key narrative elements. Ideal for students and enthusiasts aiming to deepen their understanding of classic literature.
- 1.
Who are the three suitors of Bianca?
- A.
Grumio, Petruchio, Vincentio
- B.
Baptista Minola, Hortensio, Biondello
- C.
Gremio, Hortensio, Lucentio
- D.
Tranio, Katherine, Petruchio
Correct Answer
C. Gremio, Hortensio, LucentioExplanation
The three suitors of Bianca are Gremio, Hortensio, and Lucentio. This is evident from the play "The Taming of the Shrew" by William Shakespeare. Gremio and Hortensio both compete for Bianca's hand in marriage, while Lucentio disguises himself as a tutor named Cambio in order to woo Bianca. Ultimately, Lucentio wins her heart and they marry.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which character is Petruchio’s servant?
- A.
Gremio
- B.
Katherine
- C.
Tranio
- D.
Grumio
Correct Answer
D. GrumioExplanation
Grumio is Petruchio's servant in the play. This can be inferred from the fact that Grumio is listed as one of the options and the question asks for Petruchio's servant.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Where is most of the play set?
- A.
Padua
- B.
Verona
- C.
New York
- D.
Russia
Correct Answer
A. PaduaExplanation
Most of the play is set in Padua.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Whom does Baptista believe to be Lucentio for most of the play?
- A.
Tranio
- B.
Hortenzio
- C.
Lucentio
- D.
Grumio
Correct Answer
A. TranioExplanation
Baptista believes Tranio to be Lucentio for most of the play. This is because Tranio disguises himself as Lucentio in order to woo Bianca, Baptista's younger daughter. Tranio takes on the identity of Lucentio and pretends to be a wealthy suitor in order to gain Baptista's approval for the marriage. Baptista is unaware of the switch and believes that Tranio is actually Lucentio throughout the play.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who is Bianca’s father?
- A.
Petruchio
- B.
Baptista Minola
- C.
Gremio
- D.
Hortenzio
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B. Baptista MinolaExplanation
Baptista Minola is Bianca's father because in the play "The Taming of the Shrew" by William Shakespeare, it is stated that Baptista Minola is the father of both Bianca and Katherine. Baptista plays a significant role in the plot as he is the one who sets the condition that Bianca can only be married after her older sister Katherine is married. This condition drives the actions of many characters in the play, including Petruchio, who eventually marries Katherine.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who becomes Bianca’s Latin teacher?
- A.
Tranio
- B.
Biondella
- C.
Vincentio
- D.
Lucentio
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D. LucentioExplanation
In the play "The Taming of the Shrew" by William Shakespeare, Lucentio disguises himself as a Latin teacher named Cambio in order to be close to Bianca, whom he loves. Therefore, Lucentio becomes Bianca's Latin teacher.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why does Petruchio agree to marry Kate?
- A.
He likes her personallity
- B.
He is lonely
- C.
He wants her father's money
- D.
He is drunk when he asks her to marry him
Correct Answer
C. He wants her father's moneyExplanation
Petruchio agrees to marry Kate because he wants her father's money.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How are Bianca and Kate related?
- A.
Bianca is Kate's mother
- B.
They are sisters
- C.
Kate is Bianca's mother
- D.
They are cousins
Correct Answer
B. They are sistersExplanation
The given correct answer is that Bianca and Kate are sisters. This means that they share at least one parent in common.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who is referred to as the "shrew" in this play?
- A.
Katherine
- B.
Petruchio
- C.
Lucentio
- D.
Bianca
Correct Answer
A. KatherineExplanation
In this play, Katherine is referred to as the "shrew".Rate this question:
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- 10.
Hortensio and Lucentio pose as scholars. What do they teach?
- A.
Music and language
- B.
Poetry and history
- C.
Music and history
- D.
Language and history
Correct Answer
A. Music and languageExplanation
Hortensio and Lucentio pose as scholars and teach music and language.Rate this question:
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