Study guide for The Taming of the Shrew, by William Shakespeare ...

Study guide for The Taming of the Shrew, by William ShakespeareCell I: Drunk Sly has broken Drinking GlassesIllustration:Quote(s):HostessYou will not pay for the glasses you have burst?SLYNo, not a denier. Go by, Jeronimy: go to thy coldbed, and warm thee.HostessI know my remedy; I must go fetch thethird–borough.Summary: Sly and Hostess are arguing over the glasses he has brokenbecause he is drunk.Reading Comp: Who’s arguing?Grammar Question: “No, not a denier. Go by, Jeronimy: go to thy coldbed, and warm thee.”a.) No, not a denier. Go by Jeronimy: go to thy coldbed and warm thee.b.) No, not a denier. Go by, Jeronimy go to thy coldbed, and warm thee.c.) No, not a denier. Go by, Jeronimy: go to thy warmbed, and warm thee.d.)Correct as isVocabulary: In the quote above, the word third-borough most closelymeans:a.) constableb.) fortified housec.) bee hived.) security guardDiscussion question: Would you run or wait for the cop?

Cell II: Lord finds SlyIllustration:Quote(s):LordWhat's here? one dead, or drunk? See, doth he breathe?Second HuntsmanHe breathes, my lord. Were he not warm'd with ale,This were a bed but cold to sleep so soundly.LordO monstrous beast! how like a swine he lies!Grim death, how foul and loathsome is thine image!Sirs, I will practise on this drunken man.What think you, if he were convey'd to bed,Wrapp'd in sweet clothes, rings put upon his fingers,A most delicious banquet by his bed,And brave attendants near him when he wakes,Would not the beggar then forget himself?Summary: A huntsman (Lord) enters the pub with some hunters. Heysee Sly lying on the floor and are checking to see if he is drunk.Reading Comp: Is Sly dead or drunk?Grammar question: “Sarah, go see what trumpet is it that sounds”a.) Sarah, go see what horn is it that soundsb.) Sirrah, check what trumpet is it that soundsc.) Sarah, goose what trumpet is it that soundsd.) Sirrah , go see what trumpet ‘tis that soundse.) Correct as isVocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word loathsome mostclosely means:a.) filthyb.) cleanc.) hatefuld.) logicalDiscussion question: Would you care about a drunken man on thefloor?

Cell IV: Sly, Servant and Lord TalkingIllustration:Quote:LordThou art a lord, and nothing but a lord:Thou hast a lady far more beautifulThan any woman in this waning age.First ServantAnd till the tears that she hath shed for theeLike envious floods o'er-run her lovely face,She was the fairest creature in the world;And yet she is inferior to none.SLYAm I a lord? and have I such a lady?Or do I dream? or have I dream'd till now?I do not sleep: I see, I hear, I speak;I smell sweet savours and I feel soft things:Upon my life, I am a lord indeedAnd not a tinker nor Christophero Sly.Well, bring our lady hither to our sight;And once again, a pot o' the smallest ale.Summary: Lord, Sly and Servant are talking about a beautiful woman.Reading Comp: What are the men talking about?Grammar Question: “Now, men, you’re welcome.”a.) Now, men, you are forbiddenb.) Now, fellows, you’re welcomec.) Later women, you’re sorryd.) Correct as isVocabulary Question: In the quote above the word fairest most closelymeans:a.) most delicateb.) most beautifulc.) most bootyliciousd.) most hideousDiscussion Question: Do you dream of having the most beautifulwoman/man all to yourself? Be honest ☺ you know you do.

Cell V: Sly beckoning Page to bedIllustration:Quote(s):SLYMadam wife, they say that I have dream'dAnd slept above some fifteen year or more.PageAy, and the time seems thirty unto me,Being all this time abandon'd from your bed.SLYTis much. Servants, leave me and her alone.Madam, undress you and come now to bed.Summary: Sly tells Page (his wife) that they’ve told him that he hasbeen sleeping for more than 15 years. Page tells him that it seems likeits been longer with such a lonely bed.Grammar Question: “These fifteen years! By my faith a godly nap. ButI ever speak of all that time?”a.) These fifteen years! By fay a goodly nap. But I ever speak ofall that time?b.) These fifteen years! By my faith a goodly nap. But I everspoke of all that time?”c.) These fifteen years! by my fay a goodly nap. But I ever speakof all that time?”d.) Correct as IsVocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word abandoned mostclosely means:a.) goneb.) unfaithfulc.) lonelyd.) imprisonedDiscussion Question: How would you feel if you awoke after a 15 yearnap?

Cell 1: Scene I, Act I. Padua. A public place.“Gentlemen, importune me no farther, For how I firmly am resolvedyou know; That is, not bestow my youngest daughter Before I have ahusband for the elder: If either of you both love Katharina, Because Iknow you well and love you well, Leave shall you have to court her atyour pleasure.”Baptista tells Hortensio and Gremio that Bianca, his youngestdaughter, cannot get married until his oldest daughter, Katharina,finds a husband. Baptista offers both men permission to courtKatharina, but they don’t accept. Hortensio and Gremio anddisappointed because they are both after Bianca.Who is Baptista’s oldest daughter?In the quote above the word bestow most closely means__________.a) to give honor to c) to complimentb) to deny d) to go afterHow would you react if you’re father set this rule upon you?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below the best contemporary paraphrase is: “Sister, contentyou in my discontent.”a) Im happy my sisters happy.b) I unhappy because my sister is too unhappy.c) Sister, you are happy because I’m unhappy.d) I happy that my sister is happy.

Cell 2: Scene I, Act I. Padua. A public place.“Sister, content you in my discontent. Sir, to your pleasure humbly Isubscribe: My books and instruments shall be my company, On themto look and practise by myself.”Bianca tells Katharina that it is her fault that she can’t get married yet,and that she must dedicate her time to her books and instruments.What must Bianca dedicate her time to?In the quote above the word humbly most closely means________.a) glumly c) boldlyb) arrogantly d) modestlyHow do you think Katharina feels now after hearing what her sistertold her?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:”And for I knowshe taketh most delight In music, instruments, and poetry,”a) I know that she will someday like music, instruments, and poetry.b) I know that she hates music, instruments, and poetry.c) I know that she enjoys music, instruments and poetry.d) I enjoy lots of music, instruments and poetry.

Cell 3: Scene I, Act I. Padua. A public place.“Gentlemen, content ye; I am resolved: Go in, Bianca:And for I know she taketh most delight In music, instruments, andpoetry, Schoolmasters will I keep within my house, Fit to instruct heryouth. If you, Hortensio, Or Signior Gremio, you know any such, Preferthem hither; for to cunning men I will be very kind, and liberal”Before Baptista leaves, he asks Hortensio and Gremio to find a tutorfor Bianca. Then men agree to do so.What does Baptista ask the men to do?In the quote above the word cunning most closely means______.a) smart c) activeb) crafty d) dumbWhat do you think Hortensio and Gremio will do next?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “There be a goodfellows in the world, an a man could light on them, would take herwith all faults, and money enough.”a) Any man in need of fortune will marry Katharina for her largedowry.b) For her large dowry, any man in need of fortune will marryKatharina.c) Katharina large in dowry will marry any man in need of fortune.d) Large in dowry in need of fortune any man will marry Katharina.

Cell 4: Scene I, Act I. Padua. A public place.“Faith, as you say, there’s small choice in rotten apples. But come;since this bar in law makes us friends, it shall be so far forth friendlymaintained all by helping Baptista’s eldest daughter to a husband weset his youngest free for a husband, and then have to’t a fresh. SweetBianca! Happy man be his dole! He that runs fastest gets the ring.How say you, Signior Gremio?”Hortensio and Gremio decide to find a suitor for Katharina, so one ofthem is able to marry Bianca. Gremio thinks it is hopeless, butHortensio believes it can be done.Who thinks the plan is hopeless?In the quote above the word eldest most closely means_____.a) heaviest c) tallestb) lightest d) oldestDo you think their plan will work?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “I pray, sir, tellme, is it possible That love should of a sudden take such hold?”a) At frist sight is it possible to fal in love?b) I don’t think its possible to fall in love at first sight. Do you?c) Yo, it ain’t really possible to fall in love at first sight. Or is it?d) Sir, is it really possible for one to fall in love at first sight?

Cell 5: Scene I, Act I. Padua. A public place.“O Tranio, till I found it to be true, I never thought it possible or likely;But see, while idly I stood looking on, I found the effect of love inidleness: And now in plainness do confess to thee, That art to me assecret as dear As Anna to the queen of Carthage was, Tranio, I burn, Ipine, I perish, Tranio, If I achieve not this young modest girl. Counselme, Tranio, for I know thou canst; Assist me, Tranio, for I know thouwilt.”Lucentio sees Bianca. He sees how beautiful she is and falls in lovewith her immediately.Who is Lucentio talking to?In the quote above the word idly most closely means______.a) foolishly c) brightlyb) slowly d) sincerelyDo you believe in love at first sight?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “That till thefather rid his hands of her”a) Until her father rid gets of her.b) Until her father gets rid of her.c) Until the father gets rid of his hands.d) Until her father get rids of his hands.

Cell 6: Scene I, Act I. Padua. A public place.TranioYou will be schoolmasterAnd undertake the teaching of the maid:That’s your device.LucentioIt is: may it be done?TranioNot possible; for who shall bear your part,And be in Padua here Vincentio’s son,Keep house and ply his book, welcome his friends,Visit his countrymen and banquet them?Lucentio decides to pose as a tutor and offer his services to Bianca sohe can be near her and get to know her better. Tranio is askingLucentio who will take his place.What will Lucentio pose as? Why?In the quote above the word device most closely means______.a) a plan c) a weaponb) an idea d) a machineWho do you think will take Lucentio’s place?

Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “Thou shalt bemaster, Tranio, in my stead,”a) He will take mi place as mastir, Tranio.b) He will take my plase as master, Tranio.c) You, Tranio, will take my place as master.d) You, Tranio, willl tace my place as master.

Cell IHortensio: Petruchio, patience; I am Grumio's pledge:Why, this's a heavy chance 'twixt him and you,Your ancient, trusty, pleasant servant Grumio.And tell me now, sweet friend, what happy galeBlows you to Padua from old Verona?Petruchio knocks on Hortensio's door and Hortensio's friend answers it.Grumio, his friend, asks what brings Petruchio to Padua from Verona.Where has Petruchio "blown" from?In the quote above, the word gale most nearly means?A) ReasonB) WindC) AirD) NewsIs it polite for Grumio to ask why Petruchio has come to visit?Now knock when I bid you sirrah, villain!A) Now, knock when I bid you, sirrah villain!B) Now knock when I bid you, sirrah villain!C) Now, knock when I bid you sirrah villain.D) Now knock when I bid you sirrah villain!E) Correct as is

Cell IIPetruchio: Such wind as scatters young men through the world,To seek their fortunes farther than at homeWhere small experience grows. But in a few,Signior Hortensio, thus is stands with me:Antonio, my father, is deceased;And I have thrust myself into this maze,Haply to wive and thrive as best I may:Crowns in my purse I have and goods at home,And so I am come abroad to see the world.Petruchio has come to Padua to wed a lady and also his dad has died,so he decides to marry anyway. He also thinks that you can onlyexperience so much at home, so he has come to learn abroad.Does Petruchio come to look for a wife as his main purpose, or haply?In the quote above, the word haply most nearly means?A) Only if you will kill someone soonB) By chanceC) In case one diesD) Just for funIf your father or mother had just died, would you search for someoneto marry immediately?

Sirrah, be gone, or talk not, I advise you.A) Sir, leave now or don't talk to me anymore, it's best for you.B) Mister, you have to leave now and stop bothering me, or I'll dosomething I'llsoon regretC) You better leave, man, or I'll bust a cap in your butt.D) I can't believe you won't shut up, I'm going to kill you!

Cell IIIPetruchio: Signior Hortensio, 'twixt such friends as weFew days suffice; and therefore if thou knowOne rich enough to be Petruchio's wife,As well a burden of my wooing dance,Be she as foul as Florentius' love,As old as Sibyl and as curst and shrewAs Socrates' Xanthippe, or a worse,She moves me not, or no removes, at least,Affection's edge in me, were she as roughAs are the swelling Adriatic seas:I come to wive it wealthy in Padua;If wealthily, then happily in Padua.Petruchio asks Hortensio if there are any ladies in Padua that arewealthy. Petruchio adds that they don't have to be beautiful of have a

great personality, just to be wealthy. He remarks that if he weds a richwoman in Padua, he can live happily in Padua.Does it matter that the wife Petruchio will marry has to have abeautiful face or negative personality to him?In the quote above, the word suffice most nearly means?A) SatisfyB) DisagreeC) DissatisfyD) ArgueWould it matter to you if the person you would marry were to have agreat personality or one that you like?I bade the rascal knock upon your gate and could not get him for myheart to do it.A) I bid the rascal knock upon your gate and could not get him for myheart to do it.B) I bade the rascal to knock upon your gate and could not get him formy heart to do it.C) I bid Rascal knock upon your gate and could not get him for myheart to do it.D) I bade the rascal, knock upon your gate, and could not get him formy heart to do it.E) Correct as is

Cell IVHortensio: Petruchio, since we are stepp'd thus far in,I will continue that I broach'd jest.I can, Petruchio, help thee to a wifeWith wealth enough and young and beauteous,Brought up as best becomes a gentlewoman:Her only fault, and that is faults enough,Is that she is intolerable curstAnd shrewd and forward, so beyond all measureThat, were my state far worser than it is,I would not wed her for a mine of gold.Hortensio mentions a woman who is wealthy enough for Petruchio butdoes not have a good personality. Hortensio says that her personalityis enough to ruin everything and that he would not marry her for anyamount of money.Does Hortensio want to marry a woman who is like Katharina?In the quote above, the word forward most nearly means?A) AnnoyingB) DisobedientC) IrritableD) Aggressive

Would you be swayed by other people's opinions about the woman youwould be married to?How now! What's the matter?A) Now what's the matter?B) How is it going, how have you been?C) Hey! What is going on?D) Oh gosh, what is it?

Cell VHortensio: Her father is Baptista Minola,An affable and courteous gentlemen:Her name is Katharina Minola,Renoun'd in Padua for her scolding tongue.Petruchio is listening to Hortensio tell him about a possible wife forhim. Her name is Katharina Minola and she is known for beingintolerable. He learns that her father's name is Baptista Minola.What is the last name of the family Petruchio will soon enter?In the quote above, the word affable most nearly means?A) AgreeableB) HumbleC) PleasantD) PoliteDo you think Katharina will appreciate the thought of being marriedjust for her wealth?Petruchio, shall I then come roundly to thee and wish thee to a shrewdill-favoured wife?A) Okay Petruchio I'll say hello to your ugly wife.B) If that is your final decision, go ahead and marry her.C) Fine Petruchio, I'll wish you and your yucky wife good luck.D) You got your way, I'll let you marry that rotten lady.

Cell VIHortensio: Tarry, Petruchio, I must go with thee,For in Baptista's keep my treasure is:He hath the jewel of my life in hold,His youngest daughter, beautiful Bianca,And her withholds from me and other more,Suitors to her and rivals in my love,Supposing it a thing of impossible,For those defects I have before rehearsed,That ever Katharina will be woo'd;Therefore this order hath Baptista ta'en,That none shall have access unto BiancaTill Katharina the curst have got a husband.Hortensio would like to accompany Petruchio to Baptista Minola'shouse in the hopes that Bianca will love him and help Petruchio outtoo. For if Katharina is not married, Bianca will never get married aswell.Why does Hortensio want to go along with Petruchio?In the quote above, the word curst most nearly means?A) GoB) WalkC) Run

D) WaitWhy do you think Baptista Minola has made it so that Katharina mustget married before Bianca?I know her father though I know not her; and he knew my deceasedfather well.A) I know her father, though I know not her and he knew my deceasedfather well.B) I know her father though I know not her and he knew my deceasedfather well.C) I know her father, though I know not her; and he knew mydeceased father well.D) I know her father, though I know not he, and he knew mydeceased father well.E) Correct as is

Cell VIIHortensio: Now shall my friend Petruchio do me grace,And offer me disguised in sober robesTo old Baptista as a schoolmasterWell seen in music, to instruct Bianca;That so I may, by this device, at leastHave leave and leisure to make love to her by herself.Hortensio has a plan to dress up as a music teacher to teach Bianca.There, he is going to try and talk to her and make her love him,without the suitors around. He wants to accompany Petruchio for thatreason.What will Hortensio be disguised as when he reaches the Minola's?In the quote above, the word sober most nearly means?A) Not drunkB) FunnyC) BoringD) Serious

Will Bianca be infuriated when she finds out that her music teacher is alie, would you be?I will not sleep, Hortensio, till I see her; and therefore let me be thusbold with you to give you over at this encounter, unless you willaccompany me thither.A) I refuse to get rest until I see her. You must go and show me her.B) I will not get to sleep until I get to see with my own two eyeballs.C) You have to bring me to her so I can get some rest.D) In order to get a good night's sleep, I must be allowed to see her.

Cell VIIIGremio: O, very well; I have perused the note.Hark you, sir: I'll have them fairly bound:All books of love, see that at any hand;And see you read no other lectures to her:You understand me: over and beside herSignior Baptista's liberality,I'll mend it with a largess. Take you paper too,And let me have them very well perfumedFor she is sweeter than perfume itselfTo whom they go to. What will you read to her?Gremio, Hortensio's servant, is going to fix up a letter Hortensio wroteto Bianca. Gremio is also going to fix up his letter to Bianca becausehe has fallen in love with her too.Who is going to fix up Hortensio's letter, and with what?In the quote above, the word largess most nearly means?A) A peace offeringB) A generous giftC) A rotten giftD) A stinky fish

If Gremio is in love with Bianca, why do you think he is willing todeliver a love letter from his very own friend to her?This gentleman is happily arrived, my mind presumes, for his owngood and ours.A) This gentleman is happily arrived my mind presumes for his owngood and ours.B) This gentleman is happily arrived, my mind presumes for his owngood and ours.C) This gentleman is happily arrived my mind presumes, for his owngood and ours.D) This gentleman is happily arrived; my mind presumes, for his owngood and ours.E) Correct as is

Cell IXPetruchio: Born in Verona, old Antonio's son:My father dead, my fortune lives for me;And I do hope good days and long to see.O sir, such a life, with such a wife, were strange!Gremio: But if you have a stomach, to't I' God's name:You shall have me assisting you in all.But will you woo this wild-cat?Petruchio is telling Hortensio again that he has come to Padua to wedthe wealthy and marrying Katharina will do the trick. Gremio is askingPetruchio if he is sure he wants to marry an intolerable woman likeher.What is Gremio's reaction to Petruchio's to-be-marriage to Katharina?In the quote above, the word wild-cat most nearly means?A) Referring to a person to be politeB) Referring to a person to be warm blooded creatureC) Referring to a person to be a mammalD) Referring to a person to be untamableWould you wish Petruchio the best of luck or ask Petruchio if he is sureabout his decision like Gremio had done?

But will you woo her?A) But will you wed this woman?B) Are you sure you want to marry this feisty lady?C) Can this woman be loved?D) Can you handle this kind of woman?

The taming of the Shrew Scene 1Cell #1SLYI'll pheeze you, in faith.HostessA pair of stocks, you rogue!SLYYe are a baggage: the Slys are no rogues; lookin the chronicles; we came in with RichardConqueror. Therefore paucas pallabris; let the world slide:sessa!HostessYou will not pay for the glasses you have burst?Sly and the Hostess are arguing.In the following line, when Sly says “Ye arebaggage: the Slys are no rogues” this showsthat Sly isa) defending his familyb) agreeing with hostessc) making fun of himselfd) making fun of hostessWhat are Sly and the Hostess doing?In the quote above the word baggage mostclosely meansa) A very intelligent Personb) An impudent girl or woman.c) A person who knows nothingd) A bag of trashConsider the following sentence from the textand decide which of the choices below is thebest contemporary paraphrase:“We thank your Honour” .a) We thank you but,b) We thank you very much, your Honourc) We don’t like youd) We honour thank you

The taming of the Shrew Scene 1 Cell 2SLYNo, not a denier. Go by, Jeronimy: go to thy coldbed, and warm thee.HostessI know my remedy; I must go fetch thethird--borough.SLYThird, or fourth, or fifth borough, I'll answer himby law: I'll not budge an inch, boy: let him come,and kindly.Sly and Hostess are still arguing because sly istelling Hostess to got to bed because he is sick,and Hostess says that he doesn’t need to go tobed because he has his remedy in the thirdborough.In the following line when Sly says “I'll not budgean inch, boy: let him come, and kindly.” He issayinga) I will not do him any favors unless he askskindly.b) I shall do anything he wantsc) He’s crazy if he thinks I’m gonna listen to himd) I will do any favorsNow what are sly and hostess arguing about?In the quote above the word fetch most closelymeansa) to go get something and bring it backb) to go and playc) to sleepd) to restConsider the following sentence from the textand decide which of the choices below is thebest contemporary paraphrase:“Take him up gently and to bed with him”a) take him up and hit until he has a concusionb) Take him up carefully and let him sleepc) Take him up to the bathroom

d) Let him go up alone.

The taming of the shrew Scene 2Cell 3Second ServantDost thou love pictures? we will fetch thee straightAdonis painted by a running brook,And Cytherea all in sedges hid,Which seem to move and wanton with her breath,Even as the waving sedges play with wind.The second servant is asking the lord if he loves picturesIn the following sentence, when the second servant says “Dost thoulove pictures,” this shows that the servant isa) saying he hates picturesb) asking if the lord likes picturesc) wants to take pictures of himselfd) wants to paintWhat is the servant doing?In the quote above the word sedges most closely meansa) flowering treesb) tree-like flowersc) grasslike plantsd) plantish animalsConsider the following sentence from the textand decide which of the choices below is thebest contemporary paraphrase:How fares my noble lord?a) how are you doing my lord?b) Where is my noble lord?c) Is my lord gone?d) I am the lord

LordThe taming of the Shrew Scene 2Cell 4Thou art a lord, and nothing but a lord:Thou hast a lady far more beautifulThan any woman in this waning age.The lord is saying that he is a lord and nothing else and that he has awife more beautiful than any other woman her age.In the following sentence, when the , lord says “Thou hast a lady farmore beautiful” this shows thata) his wife is very beautifulb) his wife is uglyc) he doesn’t love his wifed) he hates everyoneWhat is the Lord saying?In the quote above the word hast most closely meansa) haveb) hadc) don’t haved) will haveConsider the following sentence from the textand decide which of the choices below is thebest contemporary paraphrase:I thank thee: thou shalt not lose by it.a) I thank you, you will not loseb) I should thank you but I’m not going toc) I will be leaving nowd) I thee thank: thou shalt lose

The taming of the shrew Scene 2Cell 5“Marry, I fare well for her is cheer enough.Where is my wife?”The lord says he is doing fine and is asking where his wife is at.In the following sentence, when the lord says“Where is my wife?” he is askinga) what happened to his wife?b) Where is his wife?c) Did his wife leave?d) If his wife is asleepWhat is the lord asking?In the quote above the word fare well most closely meansa) I am doing goodb) It is a bad day todayc) I am very sickd) I am boredConsider the following sentence from the textand decide which of the choices below is thebest contemporary paraphrase:.My husband and my lord, my lord and husband;I am your wife in all obedience.a) you are my husband and my lord, I will not listen to anythingyou sayb) you are my husband and my lord, I will be your wife alwaysc) you are my lordd) I hate you

Act I. Scene I. Padua. A public place.Cell # 1 - “A ‘Fruitful’ Arrival”studies.”Lucentio“Tranio, since for the great desire IhadTo see fair Padua, nursery of arts;I am arrived for the fruitfulLombardy,The pleasant garden of great Italy;And by my father’s love and leaveam arm’dWith his good will and thy goodcompany,My trusty servant, well approved inall,Here let us breathe and haplyinstituteA course of learning and ingeniousLucentio, a young student from Verona, and his manservant Tranioarrives in Padua to further his studies at a famous university.Where do Lucentio and Tranio arrive at? Why have they arrived at thistown?“Fruitful Lombardy” is an example of ________.A) ConnotationB) DenotationC) AlliterationD) Personification“A course of learning and ingenious studies.”In the quote, ingenious studies means:A) Clever, intelligent

B) Insipid, staleC) Foolish, idioticD) Preposterous, irrationalWhat kind of person is Lucentio from his speech?

Why should Bianca have to wait until her sister is married?

Act I. Scene I. Padua. A public place.Cell # 3 - “Two hands are better than one.”Gremio“You may go to the devil’s damn:your gifts are soGood, here’s none will hold you.Their Love is notSo great, Hortensio, but we mayblow our nailsTogether, and fast it fairly out: ourcakes dough onBoth sides. Farewell: yet for the loveI bear mySweet Bianca, if I can by any meanslight on a fitMan to teach her that wherein shedelights, I willWish him to her father.”Gremio said to Hortensio that they must work together to find ahusband for Katharina. Gremio wants to find a teacher and refer himto Baptista for Bianca.“Blow our nails together” is an example of _______.A) AllusionB) SimileC) allegoryD) synecdocheWhat does Gremio plan to do in order to win Bianca?“...man to teach her that wherein she delights, I will...“In the quote, the word delights most closely mean:A) Irritates in teasesB) Displeases in discontentmentC) engages in joyD) tantalizes in frustration

From Gremio’s plan, what kind of person is Gremio?

Act I. Scene I. Padua. A public place.Cell # 4 - “Only a devil would marry her.”HortensioMarry, sir, to get a husband forher sister.GremioA husband! A devil.HortensioI say, a husband.GremioI say, a devil. Thinkest thou,Hortensio, thoughHer father be very rich, any manis so very a foolTo be married to hell?Hortensio says to Gremio that they must find a husband for Katharinaand Gremio says that only a devil and a fool would marry hell(Katharina). Hortensio andGremio described a husband for Katharina is like a devil is an exampleof ________.A) SimileB) metaphorC) hyperboleD) apostropheWho is "hell" and only who, would marry "hell"?“I say, a devil. Thinkest thou, Hortensio, though”In the quote, Thinkest means:A) To thinkB) To drinkC) to linkD) to wink

Compare and contrast a husband and a devil.

Act I. Scene I. Padua. A public place.Cell # 5 - “Wretched Sister!"LucentioTranio, I saw her coral lips tomoveAnd with her breath she didperfume the air:Sacred and sweet was all Isaw in her.TranioNay, then, 'tis time to stir himfrom his trance.I pray, awake sir: if you lovethe maid,Bend thoughts and wits toachieve her. Thus it stands:Her eldest sister is so curstand shrewdThat till the father rid hishands of her,Master, your love must live amaid at home;And therefore has he closely mew'd her up,Because she will not be annoy'd with suitors.Lucentio tells Tranio about Bianca and her "sweetness". Tranio tellshim that only if Katharina is to be married, shall then Bianca be able tobe married also.According to Tranio, what kind of person is Katharina?“Her eldest sister is so curst and shrewd”In the quote, shrewd most closely mean:A) Sincere, openB) Bad-tempered, madC) evil, wickedD) foxy, slickWhat would you have done in a situation like Lucentio’s?

“For I will love thee ne'er the less, my girl.”A) I love you no less my girl.B) I don’t love you no less my girl.C) I don’t love you any less my girl.D) I love you less my girl.

Act I. Scene I. Padua. A public place.Cell # 6 - “Switcheroo"Lucentio"Basta; content thee, for Ihave it full.We have not yet been seen inany house,Nor can we lie distinguish'd byour facesFor man or master; then itfollows thus;Thou shalt be master, tranio,in my stead...”Lucentio suggests for him and Tranio to switch places so Lucentio willbe able to be near Bianca.What does Lucentio plan to do? Why?“Nor can we lie distinguish'd by our faces”In the quote, distinguish'd most closely mean:A) UnknownB) Well-knownC) unidentifiedD) unimportantWill Lucentio’s plan work out? Why or why not?“Hortensio, but we may blow our nailstogether”A) Hortensio, we must work together.

B) Hortensio, we must cut our nails together.C) Hortensio, we may not work together.D) Work together.

Act I. Scene I. Padua. A public place.Cell # 7 - “'Tis an honor to be you."Tranio"So had you need.In brief, sir, sith it your pleasureis,And I am tied to be obedient;For so your father charged meat our parting,'Be serviceable to my son,'quoth he,Although I think 'twas inanother sense;I am content to be lucentio,Because so well I love Lucentio.Tranio tells Lucentio that it would be an honor to be Lucentio becausehe loves him.What does Tranio mean by the statement “And I am tied to beobedient”?“For so your father charged me at our parting,”In the quote, parting means:A) SeparationB) ReunionC) coalitionD) unificationWhy does Tranio love Lucentio?

“He that runs fastest gets the ring.”A) He run fast man!B) The fastest shall win the ring.C) The fattest shall win the ring.D) The fastest run the ring.

Act I. Scene I. Padua. A public place.Cell # 8 - “I killed a man."BiondelloI, sir! ne'er a whitLucentioSirrah, come hither: 'tis no time tojest,And therefore frame your mannersto the time.Your fellow Tranio here, to save mylife,Puts my apparel and mycountenance on,And I for my escape have put on his;For in a quarrel since I came ashoreI kill'd a man and fear I wasdescried:Wait you on him, I charge you, asbecomes,While I make way from hence tosave my life:You understand me?Lucentio tells Biondello that he had killed a man and now Tranio iscovering for him. Biondello agrees not to tell anyone.What is Lucentio's plan? What does Biondello say about it?“Puts my apparel and my countenance on,”In the quote, countenance most closely mean:A) voice of SamB) facial expressionC) clothes of a transientD) speech of a cowWhat do you think would happen if Biondello did not believe Lucentio?

Why?“Her eldest sister is so curst and shrewdThat till the father rid his hands of her.”A) She is wicked and evil so her father wants to get rid of her.B) Her father is giving his eldest his hands.C) Her father cannot give his eldest away.D) Her oldest sister is so evil that her father wants to get rid of her.

Act I. Scene II. Padua. Before Hortensio's house..Cell # 9 - “KNOCK! =)"PetruchioVerona, for a while I take myleave,To see my friends in Padua, but ofallMy best beloved and approvedfriend,Hortensio; and I trow this is hishouse.Here, sirrah Grumio; knock, I say.GrumioKnock, sir! Whom should I knock?is there man hasrebused your worship?PetruchioVillain, I say, knock me heresoundly.GrumioKnock you here, sir! why, sir, whatam I, sir, thatI should knock you here, sir?PetruchioVillain, I say, knock me at this gateAnd rap me well, or I’ll knock your knave's pate.Petruchio and Grumio are arguing because Petruchio wants Grumio toknock on Hortenio's door, but Grumio keeps asking why should heknock. Petruchio starts getting at Gremio.Describe the "knocking" situation.“And rap me well, or I’ll knock your knave's pate.”In the quote, pate most closely means:A) legB) kneeC) headD) armWhat do you think Petruchio mean by the statement “and rap me well,or I’ll knock your knave’s pate”?

“And I am tied to be obedient;”A) I am tied to a rope of obedientB) I am loyal.C) I am tied like a dog to you.D) I am an obedient man who is tied up in a lease.

Act I. Scene ii“Petruchio pulls Grumio’s ear”Quote: Grumio- “Help, my masters, help! My master is mad.”Petruchio-“Now knock when I bid you, sirrah villain!”Summary: Petruchio ordered Grumio to knock at the gate and thenwhen Grumio refused, Petruchio got Grumio by the ear. Grumio yellsfor help.RCQ: How does Grumio act in this scene?VQ: From the quote above, the word sirrah most closely means,a.) high class personb.) ugly little manc.) person of the lower classd.) smelly little brotherDQ: How do you think Grumio feels right about this moment in thescene?GQ: Petruchio- “… Good Hortensio, I bade the rascal knock upon thegate And could not get him for my heart to do it.”a.) I bid to knock at the gate but I just make him do it.

.) I would want to knock it myself but I have no heartc.) I want him to knock the gate that fool.d.) I told him to knock the gate, I couldn’t get him to do it.

Act I. Scene ii“Argument”Quote: Grumio- “Knock at the gate! O heavens! Spake you not thesewords plain, ‘Sirrah, knock me here, rap me here, knock me well, andknock me soundly’? And come you now with, knocking at the gate’?”Petruchio- “Sirrah, be gone, or talk not I advise you.”Summary: In this scene, Grumio and Petruchio continue to argue.Grumio just makes it harder for them to get what they want. Petruchiotells Grumio to stop talking.RCQ: What are Grumio and Petruchio still doing?VQ: In the quote above, the word spake most closely means,a.) triedb.) stoppedc.) spoked.) wonderedDQ: Why do you think Grumio doesn’t want to knock the gate?GQ: Petruchio- “Such winds as scatters young men through the world,To seek their fortunes farther than at home Where small experiencegrows.”a.) “Young men scatter. They also. They seek fortune far away.”b.) “We need to find those men that are scattered for thefortune.”c.) “Experience grows on trees.”d.) “Men are thrown around to experience things in the world.”

Act I. Scene ii“Petruchio knows her father but not her”Quote: Hortensio- “Her father is Baptista Minola, An affable andcourteous gentleman: Her name is Katharina Minola, Renown’din Padua for her scoulding tongue.”Petruchio- “ I know her father, though I know not he… I will notsleep, Hortensio, 'til I see her; And therefore let me be thus boldwith you to give you over at this first encounter, Unless you willaccompany me thither.”Summary: Petruchio says that he doesn’t really know the fair lady,Katharina, but does know her father, Baptista Minola.LDQ: From the quote above, I will not sleep, Hortensio, till I see herthis shows how much:a.) money he hasb.) he wants to meet this fair ladyc.) how important the event isd.) he needs glassesRCQ: According to the quote above, who knows whom?VQ: In the quote above, the word affable most closely means,a.) Greedyb.) Sneakyc.) Friendlyd.) UnpleasantDQ: Why do you think Petruchio still wants to marry the fair lady anddoesn’t even know her yet?

GQ: Hortensio- Tarry, Petruchio, I must go with thee, For in Baptista’skeep my treasure is: He hath the jewel of my life in hold…”a.) “Petruchio, I will go with you so that Baptista can take mytaxes.b.) I will go with thee, for Baptista has my treasure.c.) Tarry and Petruchio will go with me because Baptista won’tgive me my treasure.d.) My treasure will be given to me when I go to with Petruchio.

Act I. Scene ii“Plan”Quote: Gremio- “O, very well; I have pursued the note. Hark you, sir:I’ll have them very bound: All books of love, see that in any hand…Signior Baptista’s liberality, I’ll mend it wit a largess. Take your papertoo, and let me have them very well perfumed For she is sweeter thanperfume itself To whom they go to…”Summary: Gremio handles everything for Lucentio. He plans to givesome love storybooks and a note with perfume.RCQ: What has Gremio planned?VQ: In the quote above, the word largess most closely means,a.) Generosityb.) Harmlessnessc.) Large in sized.) LoveDQ: Why is Gremio the one doing the sneaky work in this scene?GQ: Gremio- “And by good fortune I have lighted well on this youngman, for learning and behavior Fit for her turn, well read in poetry…”a.) They match.b.) I am lucky to have found the right tutor for thee lady.Because she fits just right in poetry.c.) This young man needs learning and so does the ladyd.) This man will help the fair lady learn to write poetry.

Act I. Scene ii “She needs to be married before the youngest daughteris to be wed…”Quote: Petruchio- “… The younges’t daughter whom you hearken forHer father keeps from all access of suitors, And will not promise her toany man Until her elder sister first be wed: The younger then is freeand not before.””Tranio- “If it be so, sir, that you are the man Must stead us all and meamongst the rest, And if you break the ice and do this feat, Achievethe elder, set up the younger free For our access…”Summary- Petruchio explains the fact that the eldest sister has to bemarried for the younger sister to be allegeable to be married. Traniotells Petruchio to find a way to get the eldest sister to be married withsomeone and therefore giving a way for Tranio or someone to have achance to ask the younger sister in the hand of marriage.RCQ: What needs to be done for Katharina to be wed?VQ: In the quote above, the word hearken most closely means,a.) singb.) begc.) listen tod.) suck up toDQ: What do you think will happen when Petruchio and Tranio keep ontalking together about what will be happening?

GQ: Hortensio- “You must, as we do, gratify this gentleman, to whomwe all rest generally beholding.”a.) You have to do as you are told or else … (evil grin)b.) Hold on to this ride and gratify this man.c.) You have to do as we say, or else everything will be verydifficult for you.d.) Please this man for he will do you good.

Taming Of The Shrew Act 2, Scene 1Cell 1: The Fight About Who Keeps Who“BIANCABelieve me, sister, of all the men aliveI never yet beheld that special faceWhich I could fancy more than any other.KATHARINAMinion, thou liest. Is't not Hortensio?BIANCAIf you affect him, sister, here I swearI'll plead for you myself, but you shall havehim.KATHARINAO then, belike, you fancy riches more:You will have Gremio to keep you fair.”Bianca thinks Katharina like Hortensio. Katharina agrees and Biancawill have Gremio to make things fair.Who does Katharina like?In the quote above the word Minion most closely means…a) Followerb) Freakc) Witchd) Little bratDo you think things will go well for Bianca and Katharina?

Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “Minion, thouliest. Is't not Hortensio?”a) Your such a liar. Is it Hortensio?b) Your lying. It is Hortensio.c) Is it Hortensio you liar?d) You don’t like Hortensio?

Cell 2: Katharina Knows“BAPTISTAWhy, how now, dame! whence grows this insolence?Bianca, stand aside. Poor girl! she weeps.Go ply thy needle; meddle not with her.For shame, thou helding of a devilish spirit,Why dost thou wrong her that did ne'er wrong thee?When did she cross thee with a bitter word?KATHARINAHer silence flouts me, and I'll be revenged.Flies after BIANCABAPTISTAWhat, in my sight? Bianca, get thee in.Exit BIANCAKATHARINAWhat, will you not suffer me? Nay, now I seeShe is your treasure, she must have a husband;I must dance bare-foot on her wedding dayAnd for your love to her lead apes in hell.Talk not to me: I will go sit and weepTill I can find occasion of revenge.”Katherine tells her father that she knows that Bianca is his favoriteand that she will become an old maid because of him.

What does Katharina know?In the quote above the word insolence most closely means…a) hatredb) disrespectfulnessc) loved) kindnessDo you think your parents love your brother or sister better than you?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “What, in mysight? Bianca, get thee in.”a) Bianca, get in her I need to see you.b) Bianca, get in there and get out of my sight.c) What’s this I see? Bianca, got in there.d) I see Bianca. Bianca, get in here!

Cell 3: Patricia Enters“PETRUCHIOYou wrong me, Signior Gremio: give me leave.I am a gentleman of Verona, sir,That, hearing of her beauty and her wit,Her affability and bashful modesty,Her wondrous qualities and mild behavior,Am bold to show myself a forward guestWithin your house, to make mine eye the witnessOf that report which I so oft have heard.And, for an entrance to my entertainment,I do present you with a man of mine….”Petruchio basically tells Baptista where he came from and that he hadheard of a lady named Katharina. He then introduces his“entertainment.”Where is Petruchio from?In the quote above the word affability most closely means…a) Evilnessb) Crazinessc) Friendlinessd) MeannessWhat kind of “entertainment” do you think Patricia brought with him?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “Am bold to showmyself a forward guest….”a) I present myself as a guest..

) I am bold and I am forward to be your guest..c) Straight forward I am your guest..d) Boldly there stands a guest forwardly..

Cell 4: What’s your name Again?“BAPTISTAMistake me not; I speak but as I find.Whence are you, sir? what may I call your name?PETRUCHIOPatricia is my name; Antonio's son,A man well known throughout all Italy.BAPTISTAI know him well: you are welcome for his sake.”Baptista asks what was Petruchio’s name again. Then after finding outPetruchio was the son of Antonio Baptista welcomed him.Why is Petruchio welcomed only now?In the quote above the word Whence most closely means…a) to whereb) From herec) to thered) From whereDo you think Baptista likes Petruchio? Why or Why not?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “Whence are you,sir? what may I call your name?”a) Where are you sir? What kind of name is that?b) Where are you from? What was you name again?c) Where did you go sir? What is your name?d) When were you born? What is your name?

Cell 5: Tranio Introduces Himself as...“BAPTISTAA thousand thanks, Signior Gremio.Welcome, good Cambio.To TRANIOBut, gentle sir, methinks you walk like a stranger:may I be so bold to know the cause of your coming?TRANIOPardon me, sir, the boldness is mine own,That, being a stranger in this city here,Do make myself a suitor to your daughter,Unto Bianca, fair and virtuous.Nor is your firm resolve unknown to me,In the preferment of the eldest sister.This liberty is all that I request,That, upon knowledge of my parentage,I may have welcome 'mongst the rest that wooAnd free access and favour as the rest:And, toward the education of your daughters,I here bestow a simple instrument,And this small packet of Greek and Latin books:If you accept them, then their worth is great.BAPTISTALucentio is your name; of whence, I pray?TRANIOOf Pisa, sir; son to Vincentio.

BAPTISTAA mighty man of Pisa; by reportI know him well: you are very welcome, sir,Take you the lute, and you the set of books;You shall go see your pupils presently.Holla, within!”Tranio, disguised as Lucentio, declares himself Bianca’s suitor; he iswelcomed by Baptista, for he knows Lucentio’s father.Who is Tranio disguised as?In the quote above the word bestow most closely means…a) presentb) givec) keepd) placeWhat will Baptista do next?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “Pardon me, sir,the boldness is mine own..”a) Excuse me, sir, it’s my turn..b) Excuse me, sir, I have the power now..c) Um, it’s my turn to speak…d) Now that I have my turn now..

Cell #6. Taming of the Shrew. Act 2, Scene 1- “I’ll woo her”“I will attend her here,And woo her with some spirit when she comes.Say that she rail; why then I'll tell her plainShe sings as sweetly as a nightingale:Say that she frown, I'll say she looks as clearAs morning roses newly wash'd with dew:Say she be mute and will not speak a word;Then I'll commend her volubility,And say she uttereth piercing eloquence:If she do bid me pack, I'll give her thanks,As though she bid me stay by her a week:If she deny to wed, I'll crave the dayWhen I shall ask the banns and when be married.But here she comes; and now, Petruchio, speak.”Petruchio is telling himself that he will woo Katharina.Why does Petruchio want to woo Katharina?In the quote above the word rail most closely meansi) to talk softlyii) to talk harshlyiii) to talk happilyiv) to talk to yourself

Do you think that Katharina will be easily wooed?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “And say sheuttereth piercing eloquence”.a) I’ll say her words are piercing.b) I’ll tell her she has an annoying voice.c) I’ll say she speaks beautifully.d) I’ll yell at her.

Cell #7. Taming of the Shrew. Act 2, Scene 1- “I knew you were amoveable”“Good morrow, Kate; for that's your name, I hear.KATHARINAWell have you heard, but something hard of hearing:They call me Katharina that do talk of me.PETRUCHIOYou lie, in faith; for you are call'd plain Kate,And bonny Kate and sometimes Kate the curst;But Kate, the prettiest Kate in ChristendomKate of Kate Hall, my super-dainty Kate,For dainties are all Kates, and therefore, Kate,Take this of me, Kate of my consolation;Hearing thy mildness praised in every town,Thy virtues spoke of, and thy beauty sounded,Yet not so deeply as to thee belongs,Myself am moved to woo thee for my wife.KATHARINAMoved! in good time: let him that moved you hitherRemove you hence: I knew you at the firstYou were a moveable.”Petruchio is trying to sweet-talk Katharina and she is making fun ofhim.How is Katharina making fun of him?

In the quote above the word mildness most closely meansi) evilness, atrociousnessii) sadness, unhappinessiii) gentleness, kindnessiv) strictness, vindictivenessWhy do you think Katharina is being so difficult to woo?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “Hearing thymildness praised in every town...”a)Everybody talks about how much they hate you.b)They have never even heard of you in other towns.c)Everybody talks about how nice you are.d)Everybody talks about how nice I am.

Cell #8. Taming of the Shrew. Act 2, Scene 1- “No you are”“PETRUCHIOWhy, what's a moveable?KATHARINAA join'd-stool.PETRUCHIOThou hast hit it: come, sit on me.KATHARINAAsses are made to bear, and so are you.PETRUCHIOWomen are made to bear, and so are you.”They are each saying that they will be the one to have to bear beingwith the other.What are they saying?In the quote above the word bear most closely meansi)to tolerateii)an animaliii)to showiv)a snoreWho do you think will have to bear the other?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “Thou hast hit it”.

a)Ouch, you hit me!b)You hit that thing.c)You figured it out.d)You can’t hit anything.

Cell #9. Taming of the Shrew. Act 2, Scene 1- “Don’t mess with me”“PETRUCHIOWho knows not where a wasp doeswear his sting? In his tail.KATHARINAIn his tongue.PETRUCHIOWhose tongue?KATHARINAYours, if you talk of tails: and so farewell.PETRUCHIOWhat, with my tongue in your tail? nay, come again,Good Kate; I am a gentleman.KATHARINAThat I'll try.She strikes himPETRUCHIOI swear I'll cuff you, if you strike again.”Petruchio is still trying to be nice while Katharina is insulting him, thenshe hits him and he says not to do it again.How is Katharina acting with Petruchio?In the quote above the word cuff most closely meansi)cuss outii) slap

iii) cutiv) killDo you think that it’s okay for a guy to hit a girl?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “I swear I'll cuffyou, if you strike again.”a) I’ll get mad if you get a strike again.b) I’ll kill you if you hit him again.c) I’ll slap you if you hit me again.d) I’ll cry if you hit me again.

Cell #10. Taming of the Shrew. Act 2, Scene 1- “You’re ugly”“PETRUCHIONay, come, Kate, come; you must not look so sour.KATHARINAIt is my fashion, when I see a crab.PETRUCHIOWhy, here's no crab; and therefore look not sour.KATHARINAThere is, there is.PETRUCHIOThen show it me.KATHARINAHad I a glass, I would.PETRUCHIOWhat, you mean my face?KATHARINAWell aim'd of such a young one.PETRUCHIONow, by Saint George, I am too young for you.KATHARINAYet you are wither'd.PETRUCHIO'Tis with cares.KATHARINAI care not.”

Katharina is telling Petruchio that he’s ugly because he has wrinkles,and he says that he has wrinkles because he has too many things toworry about, and she says she doesn’t care.Why does Katharina think Petruchio is ugly?In the quote above the word wither’d most closely meansi) to be shriveledii) to be with heriii) to be unhappyiv) to be happyIs it nice of her to tell him that he is ugly even if she doesn’t say itstraight out?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “ Yet you arewither'd”.a) You’re wrinkled.b) You’re tired.c) You’re sleeping.d) You’re not nice.

Cell #11. Taming of the Shrew. Act2, Scene 1- “ Please marry me”“PETRUCHIOMarry, so I mean, sweet Katharina, in thy bed:And therefore, setting all this chat aside,Thus in plain terms: your father hath consentedThat you shall be my wife; your dowry 'greed on;And, Will you, nill you, I will marry you.Now, Kate, I am a husband for your turn;For, by this light, whereby I see thy beauty,Thy beauty, that doth make me like thee well,Thou must be married to no man but me;For I am he am born to tame you Kate,And bring you from a wild Kate to a KateConformable as other household Kates.Here comes your father: never make denial;I must and will have Katharina to my wife.”Petruchio tells Katharina that her father already told him that he canmarry his daughter, and that he’s determined to marry her and tameher.Why does Petruchio want to marry Katharina?In the quote above the word dowry most closely meansi) money brought by a groom to his wife at marriage.ii) money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.iii) money given to a person by the government.

iv) money given to the government by a person.If you were Petruchio, would you be this determined to marryKatharina?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “And, Will you, nillyou, I will marry you.”a) Will you marry me?b) I want to marry you.c) Whether you want to or not, I will marry you.d) Do you think I want marry you?

Cell #12. Taming of the Shrew. Act 2, Scene 1. “You’ll die before thathappens.”“Patricia. . . And to conclude, we have ‘greed so well together,That upon Sunday is the wedding-day.KatharinaI’ll see thee hang’d on Sunday first.GremioHark, Patricia; she says she’ll see thee hang’d first.”Petruchio is telling everyone that Katharina and he are in love, andthat they are going to get married on Sunday. However, Katharinasays that before they ever get married, Patricia is going to be hanged.When is the wedding-day?In the quote above, the word upon most nearly means:a) inb) atc) ond) upDo you think that Petruchio will be hanged? Why or why not?

Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “Yourself and allthe world, That talk’d of her, have talk’d amiss of her:”a) You and everybody else that has talked about Katharina havetalked inappropriately of her.b) You, and everybody else, that have inappropriately talked aboutBianca has talked about her.c) Everybody that she has talked about, talks badly of her, too.d) You and the rest of the world that talk about her really miss her.

Cell #13. Taming of the Shrew. Act 2, Scene 1. “She really loves me.”“PatriciaBe patient, gentlemen; I choose her for myself:If she and I be pleased, what’s that you?‘Tis bargain’d ’twixt us twain, being alone,That she shall still be curst in company.I tell you, ’tis incredible to believeHow much she loves me: O, the kindest Kate!She hung about my neck; and kiss on kissShe vied so fast, protesting oath on oath,That in a twink she won me to her love . . .”The men do not believe that Katharina loves Petruchio or that he isinterested in her, but Petruchio assures them that both are true. Hesays that he chose Katharina all by himself, and that while they werealone, he fell in love with her even more.Do the men believe that Petruchio loves Katharina?In the quote above, the word vied most nearly means:a) competed eagerlyb) moved in circlesc) surroundedd) gave up

Is it right for Patricia to love a woman as Katharina?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “O, you arenovices! ’Tis a world to see”a) O, you are all novelists and should write about this world!b) O, you are all ignorant, but you need to experience this!c) O, you are too young and you will go to that place once you turn18!d) O, you guys do not know about this, so you should travel aroundthe world.

Cell #14. Taming of the Shrew. Act 2, Scene 1. “Sunday is almosthere.”“BaptistaI know not what to say: but give me your hands;God send you joy, Patricia! ’tis a match.Gremio TranioAmen, say we: we will be witnesses.PatriciaFather, and wife, and gentlemen, adieu;I will to Venice; Sunday comes apace:We will have rings and things and fine array;And kiss me, Kate, we will be married o’ Sunday.”Baptista is shocked at the news of Katharina and Petruchio’s marriage.Even though Gremio and Tranio are a little bit surprised, they say thatthey will go to the wedding. Then, Petruchio says that he will go toVenice to buy the necessary items for the wedding.Why is Petruchio going to Venice?In the quote above, the word apace most nearly means:a) slowly, at a slow paceb) at a medium pacec) quickly, at a fast paced) with enough space

Do you think that Patricia will make it back from Venice in time for thewedding?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “I will untoVenice, To buy apparel ’gainst the wedding- day.”a) I will go to Venice, and buy things for the wedding.b) I will go until I reach Venice, and there I will buy things that willhelp me prevent the wedding.c) I will go undo the city of Venice in order to get what I want forthe wedding for free.d) On the wedding- day, I will go to Venice to buy things.

Cell #15. Taming of the Shrew. Act 2, Scene 1. “Now about Bianca.”“GremioNo doubt but he hath got a quiet catch.But now, Baptists, to your younger daughter:Now is the day we long have looked for:I am your neighbor, and was suitor first.TranioAnd I am one that love Bianca moreThan words can witness, or your thoughts can guess.GremioYoungling, thou canst not love so dear as I.”After finding out of the marriage between Petruchio and Katharina,Gremio and Tranio ask Baptista about marrying Bianca. Gremio andTranio have a small quarrel about who loves Bianca more.What brought up the topic of marrying Bianca?Who do you think that Bianca will marry? Why?In the following line, when Gremio is telling Tranio about his love forBianca, “thou canst not love so dear as I,” the expression “as I” is anexample of [a(n)]:a) metaphorb) imagery

c) personificationd) simileConsider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “Graybeard, thylove doth freeze.”a) Your love will be useless once your beard is grayer becauseBianca will not love you as an old man.b) Your gray beard is going to make your love freeze.c) Old man, your love is going to freeze once you die.d) Old man, your love is freezing while you are getting older.

Cell #16. Taming of the Shrew. Act 2, Scene 1. “What Bianca isworth.”“BaptistaContent you, gentlemen: I will compound this strife:’Tis deeds must win the prize; and he of bothThat can assure my daughter greatest dowerShall have my Bianca’s love.”Baptista tells the two gentlemen that the one who can leave a greaterdower will be the one that can marry her.Who are the two gentlemen?In the quote above, the word dower most nearly means:a) drawers/underwearb) money/propertyc) care/loved) off springs/childrenIf there were two guys wanting to marry your daughter, would youjudge them according to how much money they have and/or howmuch they will leave her when they die, or by another aspect?

In the following line, when Baptista is explaining to Gremio and Traniowho will win, “’Tis deeds must win the prize,” the expression “theprize” is a metaphor comparing a prize to:a) himselfb) moneyc) Katharinad) Bianca

Cell #17. Taming of the Shrew. Act 2, Scene 1. “What Gremio has tooffer.”“GremioFirst, as you know, my house within the cityIs richly furnished with plate and gold;Basins and ewers to lave her dainty hands;My hangings all of Tyrian tapestry;In ivory coffers I have stuff’d my crowns;In cypress chests my arras counterpoints,Costly apparel, tents, and canopies,Fine linen, Turkey cushions boss’d with pearl,Valance of Venice gold in needlework,Pewter and brass and all things that belongTo house or housekeeping: then, at my farmI have a hundred milch-kine to the pail,Sixscore fat oxen standing in my stalls,And all things answerable to this portion.Myself am struck in years, I must confess;And if I die to-morrow, this is hers,If whilst I live she will be only mine.”Gremio says that if Bianca should marry him, he would give hereverything he owns, which include his house, his farm and animals,and everything that is considered to be part of the house andhousekeeping.

What do these items make part of?In the quote above, the word ewers most nearly means:a) wide bowlsb) large jugsc) decorated rugsd) long tubsIs it right for Gremio to want to leave absolutely everything to Biancawhen he dies?In the following line, when Gremio is talking about his age, “Myself amstruck in years, I must confess” shows that Gremio is willing to:a) eatb) be struckc) argued) admit

Cell #18. Taming of the Shrew. Act 2, Scene 1. “What Tranio has tooffer.”“That ‘only’ came well in. Sir, list to me:I am my father’s heir and only son:If I may have your daughter to my wife,I’ll leave her houses three or four as good,Within rich Pisa walls, as any oneOld Signior Gremio has in Padua;Besides two thousand ducats by the yearOf fruitful land, all which shall be her jointure.What, have I pinch’d you, Signior Gremio?”Tranio says that he is the only heir to his father’s fortune, whichincludes three or four houses and 2,000 ducats a year.How much money would Tranio leave Bianca?In the quote above, the word ducat most nearly means:a) European stampb) European gold coinc) European silver coind) European dollar billWill Tranio’s offer beat Gremio’s offer?

Consider the following line from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “My land amountsnot to so much in all”a) My land is not worth as much as that.b) My land is not, worth, as much as that.c) My land is not worth’s as much as that.d) My land is not wurth a much as that.

Cell #19. Taming of the Shrew. Act 2, Scene 1. “The one with the bestoffer.”“GremioNay, I have offer’d all, I have no more;And she can have no more than all I have:If you like me, she shall have me and mine.TranioWhy, than the maid is mine from all the world,By your firm promise: Gremio is out-vied.BaptistaI must confess your offer is the best;And, let your father make her the assurance,She is your own; else, you must pardon me,If you should die before him, where’s her dower?”Gremio realized that what he had was much less than what Traniooffered, and so Tranio (the ‘supposed Lucentio’) would be the onemarrying Bianca. However, Baptista says that he must confirm aboutthe dower with “Lucentio’s” father. He also asks Tranio what wouldhappen if Tranio dies before his father does.According to Baptista, who is going to be the one to marry Bianca atthis point?In the quote above, the word nay most nearly means:

a) nob) a horse soundc) notd) neitherIn your opinion, is what Tranio offered worth more than what Gremiooffered? Why or why not?Consider the following line from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: “These I willassure her, and twice as much, whatever thou offer’st next.”a) She will make sure she gets this and double as much as the nextthing.b) She will get those, and double, which ever you please.c) I will give her this and twice as much as the next thing you offer.d) I will give her all of thise, and whatever you want me to double.

Cell #20. Taming of the Shrew. Act 2, Scene 1. “The followingSunday.”“TranioThat’s but a cavil: he is old, I young.GremioAnd may not young men die, as well as old?BaptistaWell, gentlemen,I am thus resolved: on Sunday next you knowMy daughter Katharina is to be married:Now, on the Sunday following, shall BiancaBe bride to you, if you this assurance;If not, Signior Gremio:And so, I take my leave, and thank you both.”Tranio tells Baptista that he will not die before his father because hisfather is older. However, Gremio argues that both, young and old,people have the same chance of dying. Then, Baptista informs the twothat the wedding with Bianca will be the Sunday following the Sundayof Katharina’s marriage. He also says that if Tranio cannot confirm thedower, Gremio will be the one to marry Bianca.Who would be the person to replace Tranio at the wedding?

In the quote above, the word cavil most nearly means:a) a funny jokeb) a petty objectionc) a ridiculous pland) a big differenceDo you think that elder people have just a good a chance of dying asyoung people? Why or why not?Consider the following line from the text and decide which of the belowchoices is the best contemporary paraphrase: “Your father were a foolto give thee all”a)Your father is an idiot because he gave you all of his money tocome.b) Your father was a fool when he gave some of his belongings toyou.c) Your father is a fool because you gave him everything.d) Your father is not that smart if he is leaving everything to you.

Cell #21. Taming of the Shrew. Act 2, Scene 1. “To find a Vincentio.”“Tranio. . . ’Tis in my head to do my master good:I see no reason but supposed LucentioMust get a father, call’d ‘supposed Vincentio;’And that’s a wonder: fathers commonlyDo get their children; but in this case of wooing,A child shall get a sire, if I fail not of my cunning.”Tranio is talking to himself. He says that he must get someone to actas “Lucentio’s” father, who will be called “Vincentio.”What will Lucentio’s father be called?In the quote above, the word cunning nearly means:a) craftinessb) slangc) punningd) waitingDo you think that Baptista will find out that “Lucentio” is actually“Tranio”?The following line, when Tranio is saying that fathers usually get sonsinstead of sons getting fathers, “fathers commonly do get their

children; but in this case of wooing, a child get a sire” is an example of[a (n)]:a) metaphorb) personificationc) anaphorad) irony

ACT III, CELL 1LucentioFiddler, forbear; you grow too forward, sir:Have you so soon forget the entertainmentHer sister Katrina welcomed you withal?HortensioBut, wrangling pedant, this isThe patroness of heavenly harmony:Then give me leave to have prerogative;And when in music we have spent an hour,Your lecture shall have leisure for as much.Lucentio and Hortensio are fighting over Bianca. Lucentio remindsHortensio that Bianca's sister did not like him. Hortensio responds bysaying that by the time Bianca is done with his music lesson Biancawill be to tired to listen.Reading Comp:Who was going to give Bianca a music lesson?Vocabulary:In the quote above the word prerogative most closely means:a) A gift held by a personb) A House held by a personc) A privilege held by a persond) A person in love with a personDiscussion Question?Who do you think should have Bianca? Lucentio, who is posing as aprofessor, or Hortensio, who is posing as a music teacher?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:[Was it not to refresh the mind of a manAfter his studies or his usual pain?].a) Wasn’t it so he would take a shower after he studies?b) Wasn’t it so a person could relax after a long day?c) Wasn’t it so he could study to become a massage therapist?d) Why are you so stupid? Will you go study?

ACT III, CELL 2BiancaWhy, gentleman, you do me double wrong,To strive for that which resteth in my choice:I am no breeching scholar in the schools;I’ll not be tied to hours nor ‘pointed times,But learn my lessons as I please myself.And, to cut off all strife, here sit we down:Take you your instruments, play you the whiles;His lecture will be done ere you have tuned.Bianca tells the men that she likes her lessons when she wants themand not at a structured time.Does Bianca want a structured lesson with appointed times foreverything?In the quote above the word strife most closely means:a) A struggle, fight, or quarrel.b) A game, play time, or imagination.c) A joke, laugh, or riddle.d) A death, murder, or attack.Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:[Take you your instruments, play you the whiles;His lecture will be done ere you return.]a) Go away because his lecture is more interesting.b) Go away because I don’t like you.c) His lectures is boring, go away with me.d) By the time you come back from tuning your instrument, his lecturewill be done.

Cell 3‘Hic ibat,’ as I told you before, ‘Simois,’ I amLucentio, ‘hic est,’ son unto Vincentio of Pisa‘Sigeia tellus,’ disguised thus to get your love;‘Hic steterat,’ and that Lucentio that comesa-wooing, ‘Priami,’ is my man Tranio, ‘regia,’bearing my port, ‘celsa senis,’ that we mightbeguile the old pantaloon.Lucentio tells Bianca that he is not really a tutor, but a rich man fromPisa.What does Lucentio tell Bianca?In the quote above the word pantaloon most closely means?a) A kind of shifty mouse-like creatureb) The old man of the housec) A kind of pants.d) A kind of plant that killsDo you think Lucentio should have told Bianca the truth about who heis? Why or why not?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:[Spit in the hole, man, and tune again.]a) Mess up your instrument and go away to tune it again.b) Spit shine your instrument so it will be tuned.c) It sounds like spit, tune it again.d) Your tuning makes me so mad I could spit.

Cell 4I must believe my master; else, I promise you,I should be arguing still upon that doubt:But let it rest. Now, Licio, to you:Good masters, take it not unkindly, pray,That I have been thus pleasant with you both.Bianca tells both her tutors that she hopes she has been kind to themand she wishes they would stop arguing.What does Bianca say to Lucentio and Hortencio?In the quote above the word doubt most closely means:a) To be decided.b) To not know where you are.c) To decide what to do.d) To be undecided.If you were one of the suitors would you accept Bianca’s not choosingone person? Even if she can’t marry right away?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:[You may go walk, and give me leave a while.]a) You shouldn’t leave, walking is for losers.b) You can teach me how to walk.c) You can go for a walk and give me time by myself.d) You can leave and go for a walk and bring me some leaves.

Cell 5Madam, before you touch the instrument,To learn the order of my fingering,I must begin with rudiments of art;To teach you gamut in a briefer sort,More pleasant, pithy and effectual,Than hath been taught by any of my trade:And there it is in writing, fairly drawn.Hortensio is telling Bianca that before she can use the instrument shemust learn where to place her fingers.What must Bianca do before she touches the instrument?In the quote above the word rudiments most closely means:a) A man who likes to teach skills to cheeseb) A fund in the in the Bahamas for rude peoplec) fundraisers that cause you and a cat to use skills.d) fundamental elements, principles, or skills.Do you think Bianca knows that Hortensio isn’t really a tutor?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:[ Old fashions please me best;]a) I like old clothes.b) You’re too old for me.c) I don’t want to get old.d) I like old traditions best.

Cell # 6(To Tranio) Signior Lucentio, this is the ‘pointed day. That Katharinaand Petruchio should be married, And yet we hear not of our son-inlaw.What would be said? What mockery will it be, to want thebridegroom when the priest attends, to speak the ceremonial rites ofmarriage! What says Lucentio to this shame of ours?It is Katharina’s wedding day, but her soon-to-be husband, Petruchio,hasn’t shown up. Baptista is telling Tranio, who is disguised asLucentio, what the people might say.Who is Katharina’s soon-to-be husband?In the quote above, the word mockery most closely means:a.) honor and respectb.) jealousy and envyc.) scorn and ridiculed.) joy and happinessDo you think Baptista is so upset that he wouldn’t let Petruchio marryKatharina because he’s so late, or will her father be happy to get rid ofher late, early, or any time? Why or why not?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:“Now, go thy ways, thou hast tamed a curst shrew.”a.) Go ur’e own way, now that you have controlled this well-temperedlady.b.) Go you’re own way, now that you have controlled this temperedlady.c.) Go your own way, now that you have controlled this ill-temperedlady.

d.) Go your’e on way now that you have controlled this tempered lady.

Cell #7No shame but mine: I must forsooth, be forced to give my handopposed against my heart, unto a mad-brain rudesby full of spleen;Who woo’d in haste and means to wed at leisure. I told you, I, he wasa frantic fool, hiding his bitter jests in blunt behavior: and to be notedfor a merry man, he’ll woo a thousand, ‘point the day of marriage.Katharina says it’s her own fault to give her hand to someone shedoesn’t even love. She thinks Petruchio is a very uncivil fool.What is one thing Katharina describes Petruchio to be?In the quote above, the word rudesby most closely means:a.) an uncivil fellowb.) someone who is well manneredc.) a mad scientistd.) a merchantIf your soon-to-be husband/wife was late for your wedding, whatthoughts would run through your mind?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:“The more fool you, for laying on my duty.a.) You’re an idiot. For trying to put up against my work.b.) You’re an idiot: for trying to put up against my work.c.) You’re an idiot, for trying to put up against my work.d.) You’re an idiot for trying to put up against my work.

Cell #8Why, Petruchio is coming in a new hat and an old jerkin, a pair of oldbreeches thrice turned, a pair of boots that have been candle-cases,one buckled, another laced, an old rusty sword ta'en out of the townarmory,with a broken hilt, and chapeless; with two broken points: hishorse hipped with anold mothy saddle and stirrups of no kindred.Biondello, one of Lucentio’s servants tells everybody that Petruchio iscoming. Biondello describes Petrucio’s entrance and what he looks like.What are three things that Petruchio is wearing?In the quote above, the word jerkin most closely means:a.) a tunicb.) a collared shirtc.) a rusty broochd.) a jacket with no sleevesBy the description, do you think Petruchio is well-dressed for hiswedding?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:“I’ll pheeze you, in faith.”a.) I’ll truley get even with you.b.) I’ll truly get even with you.c.) I’ll truly got even with you.d.) I’ll trulley get even with you.

Cell #9O, sir, his lackey, for all the world caparisoned like the horse; with alinen stock on one leg and a kersey boot-hose on the other, garteredwith a red and blue list; an old hat and 'the humour of forty fancies'pricked in't for a feather: a monster, a very monster in apparel, andnot like a Christian footboy or a gentleman's lackey.Biondello makes fun of the person who came along with Petruchio. Hesays that Petruchio’s lackey is dressed like a monster, and not like aChristian footboy.Who does Biondello make fun of?In the quote above, the word caparisoned most closely means:a.) making a comparisonb.) wearing an ornamental covering for a horsec.) washing a collared shirt, stitched with the finest silkd.) eating an iron horseshoeWhat do you think a Christian footboy should look like?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:“He wrings him by the ears.”a.) He squeezes him by the ears.b.) He squeezed him by the ears.c.) He squeezing him by the ears.d.) He squeezely him by the ears.

Cell #10Were it better, I should rush in thus.But where is Kate? Where is my lovely bride?How does my father? Gentles, methinks you frown:And wherefore gaze this goodly company,As if they saw some wondrous monument,Some comet or unusual prodigy?Petruchio wants to know where Kate is.Who Petruchio looking for?In the quote above, the word prodigy most closely means:a) good personb) Haleyc) person with exceptional talentsd) bad sign or omenDiscussion: Why is he so anxious to get married?What is the best contemporary paraphrase for this sentence:“ Fie, doff this habit, shame to your estate, an eyesore to our solemnfestival!”a) Your clothes aren’t proper for this occasion—change them now!b) I hate your clothes—but will you sell them to me?c) You’re ugly and so is your mama.d) Your clothes are uglier than I am.

Cell #11Tedious it were to tell, and harsh to hear:Sufficeth I am come to keep my word,Though in some part enforced to digress;Which, at more leisure, I will so excuseAs you shall well be satisfied withal.But where is Kate? I stay too long from her:The morning wears, 'tis time we were at church.Petruchio still wonders where Kate is.Where should they both be?In the quote above, the word tedious most likely means:a) hardb) tiresomec) easyd) horribleIs Katherine hiding from Petruchio?What is the best contemporary paraphrase for this sentence:“See not your bride in these unreverent robes:Go to my chamber; Put on clothes of mine.”a) Go to my room.b) Your bride is in my room.c) Put on new clothes that are in my room.d) Go to the bathroom in my room.

Cell #12Good sooth, even thus; therefore ha' done with words:To me she's married, not unto my clothes:Could I repair what she will wear in me,As I can change these poor accoutrements,'Twere well for Kate and better for myself.But what a fool am I to chat with you,When I should bid good morrow to my bride,And seal the title with a lovely kiss!Petrchuio is talking to Baptista about how he is excited about thewedding.Reading comp.:What will they seal the deal with?In the quote above, the word accoutrements most closely means:a) people in the weddingb) birds, fancy cheesec) shoes, chainsd) clothes, accessoriesDoes Baptista want to get rid of his daughter?What is the best contemporary paraphrase for this sentence:“He hath some meaning in his mad attire:We will persuade him, be it possible,To put on better ere he go to church.”a) We’ll try to get him to change his clothes, but he’ll refuse.b) Katharina likes this suit because she’s crazy, too.c) He’s got some reason for this clothing but we’ll change it.

d) He’s crazy to dress like that.

Cell #13That by degrees we mean to look into,And watch our vantage in this business:We'll over-reach the greybeard, Gremio,The narrow-prying father, Minola,The quaint musician, amorous Licio;All for my master's sake, Lucentio.Tranio advises his master.Who is Tranio’s master?In the quote above, the word amorous most closely means:a) husband-likeb) brotherlyc) lovingd) dumbShould Tranio be giving Lucentio advice?What is the best contemporary paraphrase for this sentence:“A bridegroom say you? 'tis a groom indeed,A grumbling groom, and that the girl shall find.”a) This guy is grumpy.b) Don’t make the groom grumpy.c) The girlfriend knows he’s grumpy.d) He’s grumpy and she’ll soon find this out.

Cell #14I must away to-day, before night come:Make it no wonder; if you knew my business,You would entreat me rather go than stay.And, honest company, I thank you all,That have beheld me give away myselfTo this most patient, sweet and virtuous wife:Dine with my father, drink a health to me;For I must hence; and farewell to you all.Petruchio is saying he must leave before night—even before thewedding feast and celebration. He tells everyone goodbye, and tellsthem to wish him good health.When must Petruchio leave?In the quote above, the word earnest most closely means:a.) to killb.) to make a requestc.) to ignored.) to inviteDo you think Petruchio really meant what he said, when he calledKatharina his sweet and virtuous wife?

Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:“For what reason, I beseech you?”a.) I begging you, what’s the reason?b.) I beg you, what’s the reason?c.) I beggeded you, what’s the reason?d.) I begged you, what’s the reason?

Cell #15They shall go forward, Kate, at thy command.Obey the bride, you that attend on her;Go to the feast, revel and domineer,Carouse full measure to her maidenhead,Be mad and merry, or go hang yourselves:But for my bonny Kate, she must with me.Nay, look not big, nor stamp, nor stare, nor fret;I will be master of what is mine own:She is my goods, my chattels; she is my house,My household stuff, my field, my barn,My horse, my ox, my ass, my any thing;And here she stands, touch her whoever dare;I'll bring mine action on the proudest heThat stops my way in Padua. Grumio,Draw forth thy weapon, we are beset with thieves;Rescue thy mistress, if thou be a man.Fear not, sweet wench, they shall not touch thee, Kate:I'll buckler thee against a million.Petruchio says he thinks the world of Kate and wants to protect her.Who loves Kate?In the quote above, the word revel most closely means:a) rebel without a causeb) engage in festivitiesc) eat pie and porkd) reject an invitationWhat is the best contemporary paraphrase for this sentence :

“Gentlemen, forward to the bridal dinner:I see a woman may be made a fool,If she had not a spirit to resist.”a) You eat! I can make fun of Kate because she’s weak.b) She’s got an attractive personality.c) She’s dumb and we’ll laugh at her at dinner.d) She’s funny when she’s dead.

Cell 1: Hot Shrew?Quote:Curtis:Is she so hot a shrew as she’s reported?Grumio:She was, good Curtis, before this frost: but, thoughKnowest, winter tames man, woman and beast; for itHath tamed my old master and my new mistress andmyself, fellow Curtis.Summary:Curtis asked if Katharina is as shrewish as she’s reported. Gurmioreplies that she was but the cold weather had tamed her and everyoneelse.Reading Comprehension Question:Why isn’t Katharina as shrewish as before?Vocabulary Question:In the quote above, the word tames most closely meansA. killsB. calm downC. freezesD. helpsDiscussion Question:How would winter tame a person?Paraphrase:Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:There’s fire ready; and therefore, good Grumio, the news.

A. The fire is burning me; therefore, Grumio, give me thenewspapers.B. The forest is burning; therefore, Grumio, am I doing anythingwrong?C. The fire is on; therefore, Grumio tell me the news.D. The kitchen is on fire; therefore, Grumio help me!

Cell 2: Slow KnavesQuote:Petruchio:Where be these knaves? What, no man at doorTo hold my stirrup nor to take my horse!Where is Nathaniel, Gregory, Philip?ALL SERVING-MEN Here, here, sir; here sir.Summary:After arriving home, Petruchio is complaining that the servants hadn’thelped him take care of his horse and stirrup.Reading Comprehension Question:What did Petruchio complain about?Vocabulary Question:In the quote above, the word stirrup most closely meansA. Coat for keeping warmB. Cow for feasting onC. Loop for holding a rider’s footD. Helmet fit for a horseDiscussion Question:Should Petruchio be so lazy and fussy?Paraphrase:Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:Come, you are so full of cony-catching.A. Come; help me catch some rabbits for dinner.B. Come, you need to listen to the stories.C. Come, you are an idiot and should be smacked.D. Come, you are going to catch a cold.

Cell 3: Fussy PetruchioQuote:Petruchio:A whoreson beetle-headed, flap-ear’d knave!Come, Kate, sit down; I know you have a stomach.Will you give thanks, sweet Kate; or else shall I?What’s this? mutton?Summary:Petruchio is insulting the servants about their bad cooking. He thentells Katharina to sit down and eat because she is hungry.Reading Comprehension Question:What are Petruchio and Katharina going to do?Vocabulary Question:In the quote above, the word mutton most closely meansA. Sheep’s fleshB. Dog’s fleshC. Spoiled fleshD. Donkey’s fleshDiscussion Question:Would you be acting the same was as Petruchio is acting now?Paraphrase:Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:By this reckoning he is more shrew than she.A. I think that he is more shrewish than her.B. I don’t know what he is doing to her.C. Someone wrecked our pet shrew’s house.D. Do they both own a pet shrew?

Cell 4: Burnt MuttonQuote:Petruchio:‘Tis burnt; and so is all the meat.What dogs are these! Where is the rascal cook?How durst you, villains, bring it from the dresser,And serve it thus to me that love it not?Theretake it to you, trenchers, cups, and all;You heedless joltheads and unmanner’d slaves!What, do you grumble? I’ll be with you straight.Summary:Petruchio is complaining to the servants that the meat is burnt.Reading Comprehension Question:Do you think Petruchio should be so disrespectful to the servants?Vocabulary Question:In the quote above, the word trenchers most closely meansA. shoesB. pantsC. yummy stuff like candyD. plateDiscussion Question:Does Petruchio have to be so fussy to the servants to get his messageacross to Katharina?Paraphrase:Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:I prithee, good Grumio, tell me, how goes the world?A. I ask, Grumio, how is everything?B. I pity you, Grumio, do you like the world you live in?

C. I ask, Grumio, is the world big?D. I ask, Grumio, do you need anything?

Cell 5: Katharina Realizing SomethingQuote:Katharina:I pray you, husband, be not so disquiet:The meat was well, if you were so contented.Summary:Katharina realizes that this was the way she acted previously in theplay and felt piteous. She tries to persuade Petruchio not to be soharsh at the servants.Reading Comprehension Question:How did Katharina feel?Vocabulary Question:In the quote above, the word contented most closely meansA. unhappyB. sadC. stupidD. satisfiedDiscussion Question:Why do you think Katharina had to see others act the way she hadacted before to realize that she was wrong?Parapharse:Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:Out of their saddles into the dirt; and thereby hangs a tale.A. They ate some dirt and they were hung by their tail.B. They ran though mountains and stepped on a dog’s tale.C. They slept on the floor and nothing else happened.D. They fell off their horse and there is a story to it.

Cell 6: Food Not EdibleQuote:Petruchio:I tell thee, Kate, ‘twas burnt and dried away;And I expressly am forbid to touch it,For it engenders choler, planteth anger;And better ‘twere that both of us did fast,Since, of ourselves, ourselves are choleric,Than feed it with such over-roasted flesh.Be patient; to-morrow ‘t shall be mended,And, for this night, we’ll fast for company:Come, I will bring thee to thy bridal chamber.Summary:Petruchio is telling Katharina that the meat was burnt and it wasn’tedible. He tells her to be patient and to eat tomorrow even thoughshe is very hungry.Reading Comprehension Question:Where did Petruchio lead Katharina to?Vocabulary Question:In the quote above, the word choleric most closely meansA. expressing angerB. expressing happinessC. expressing sadnessD. expressing loss of mental powerDiscussion Question:Would a little burnt meat be so bad that they could not eat it?Paraphrase:

Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:What, master, read you? first resolve me that.A. What are you reading, master? Answer me first.B. Hail you, master. Don’t use a revolver to shoot me.C. What do you see, master? Help me decide on what to do.D. What are you looking at me, master? I don’t like that.

Cell 7: Which Side?Quote:Curtis:In her chamber, making a sermon of continency to her;And rails, and swears, and rates, so she, poor soul,Knows not which way to stand, to look, to speak,And sits as one new-risen from a dream.Away, away! for he is coming hither.Summary:Curtis is saying that Petruchio is making a harsh speech to Katharinathat she does not know which side to argue for.Reading Comprehension Question:What is Petruchio telling Katharina to do?Vocabulary Question:In the quote above, the word rails most closely meansA. steel barsB. laughC. sleepsD. criticizesDiscussion Question:Do you think it is right for Petruchio to tell Katharina what to do?Paraphrase:Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:Patience, I pray you; ‘twas a fault unwilling.A. Patience is the answer to all of life’s questions.B. Patience, I beg you. It was an accident.C. I patiently prayed to the gods to remove all my sins.

D. It was your entire fault for this mess.

Cell 8: Taming of a FalconQuote:Petruchio:My falcon now is sharp and passing empty;And till she stoop she must not be full-gorged,For then she never looks upon her lure.Another way I have to man my haggard,To make her come and know her keeper’s call,That is, to watch her, as we watch these kitesThat bate and beat and will not be obedient.Summary:Petruchio is comparing how he is taming Katharina to the taming of afalcon.Reading Comprehension Question:Taming Katharina being compared to the taming of what?Vocabulary Question:In the quote above, the word passing most closely means:A. move byB. slowC. not veryD. veryDiscussion Question:Why do you think he compared Katharina to a falcon?Paraphrase:Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:Among them know you one Vincentio?

A. Among the gods is Vincentio?B. Do you know a person named Vincentio?C. Is there a cult called Vincentio?D. Is there anyone out there named Vincentio?

Cell 9: Lucentio and Bianca Only?Quote:Tranio:Is’t possible, friend Licio, that Mistress BiancaDoth fancy any other but Lucentio?I tell you, sir, she bears me fair in hand.Summary:Tranio asks Hortensio, who is in disguise as Licio (a tutor/musician), ifBianca likes anyone other than Lucentio.Reading Comprehension Question:Who is Hortensio disguised as?Vocabulary Question:In the quote above, the word fancy most closely meansA. highly decoratedB. superior gradeC. to guessD. to likeDiscussion Question:Why do you think all these people like Bianca?Paraphrase:Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:Travel you far on, or are you at the farthest?A. That was a long way to travel, or is it?B. What type of transportation are you using?C. You are slow and you will never get any further.D. Are you going to continue traveling, or are you at your furthestdestination?

Cell 10: Hortensio Reveals True IdentityQuote:Hortensio:Mistake no more: I am not Licio,Nor a musician, as I seem to be;But one that scorn to live in this disguise,For such a one as leaves a gentleman,And makes a god of such a cullion:Know, sir, that I am call’d Hortensio.Summary:Hortensio reveals to everyone that he is not Licio after hearingLucentio and Bianca saying that they love each other.Reading Comprehension Question:After what did Hortensio reveal himself?Vocabulary Question:In the quote above the word cullion most closely meansA. idiotB. hoboC. rascalD. assassinatorDiscussion Question:Why do you think Hortensio reveals himself?Paraphrase:Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:Tranio, you jest: but have you both forsworn me?A. Tranio, you are funny but are you both also stupid?B. Tranio, you are an idiot but are you also sometimes smart?C. Tranio, my love, will you marry me?

D. Tranio, you joke, but have you both given up on me?

Cell 11: No Love for HortensioQuote:Tranio:Signior Hortensio, I have often heardOf your entire affection to Bianca;And since mine eyes are witness of her lightness,I will with you, if you be so contented,Forswear Bianca and her love for ever.Summary:Tranio tries to persuade Hortensio to just leave Lucentio and Biancaalone. Hortensio agrees to do so after.Reading Comprehension Question:What does Tranio try to persuade Hortensio to do?Vocabulary Question:In the quote above, the word forswear most closely meansA. to killB. to loveC. to die for the mother country: e.g. Russia or EnglandD. to denyDiscussion Question:Would you continue trying to gain Bianca’s love or just stop trying?Paraphrase:Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:Here I firmly vow never to woo her no more, but do forswear her.A. Here I firmly promise never try to date her anymore, but to giveup on her.B. Here I will not make her sad anymore, but I will never be thisway.

C. Here I firmly promise to not make her become a shrew, but tomake her nice.D. Here I will not try to kill her, but I will try to torture her.

Cell 12: Marrying a Wealthy WidowQuote:Hortensio:Would all the world but he had quite forsworn!For me, that I may surely keep mine oath,I will be married to a wealthy widow,Ere three days pass, which hath as long loved meAs I have loved this proud disdainful haggard.Summary:Hortensio is saying that he will marry a wealthy widow instead oftrying to gain Bianca’s love.Reading Comprehension Question:Who will Hortensio marry?Vocabulary Question:In the quote above, the word disdainful most closely meansA.Discussion Question:Do you think Hortensio is marrying the widow for the money or love?Paraphrase:Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:He is my father, sir; and, sooth to say, in countenance somewhat dothresemble you.A. He is my father, sir; and, don’t know what to say, he somewhatsmells like you.B. He is my father, sir; and, soothing to say, he somewhat actslike you.

C. He is my father, sir; and, stupid to say, he somewhat runs likeyou.D. He is my father, sir; and, safe to say, he somewhat looks likeyou.

Cell 13: Petruchio - Master at Taming ShrewsQuote:Tranio:Ay, mistress, and Petruchio is the master;That teacheth tricks eleven and twenty long,To tame a shrew and charm her chattering tongue.Summary:Tranio is explaining to Bianca that Petruchio is the master at tamingKatharina.Reading Comprehension Question:What is Petruchio the master at?Vocabulary Question:In the quote above, the word chattering most closely meansA. stubbornB. good for nothingC. cancer growing out of itD. constant talkingDiscussion Question:Do you think Petruchio should be complimented for his actions?Paraphrase:Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:Thus have I politicly begun my reign, and ‘tis my hope to endsuccessfully.A. Thus I have begun my political reign, and I hope to end itsuccessfully.B. Thus I have begun my cunning reign, and I hope to end itsuccessfully.

C. I am being reigned the king, and it is my hope that it will endsuccessfully.D. The rain is falling, and I hope that it is successful.

Cell 14 – The shrew is hungryQuote: The more my wrong, the more his spite appears:What, did he marry me to famish me?Beggars, that come unto my father’s door,Upon entreat have a present aims;Summary: Katharina is talking about her husband here, saying that heHates her, and only married her to starve her.Reading Comprehension Question: Who is Katharina angry at?Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word famish mostclosely means:a) hateb) starvec) hurtd) smellDiscussion Question: Why is Katharina so whiny?Paraphrase Question: Consider the following sentence from the textand decide which of the choices below is the best contemporaryparaphrase – “no, no, forsooth; I dare not for my life.a) indeed; if I did, I would die.b) no, for who? I dare you to take my life.c) not now; I wouldn’t.d) no, I don’t know how to.

Cell 15 – The shrew is still hungry!Quote: I prithee go and get me some repast;I care not what, so it be wholesome food.Summary: Katharina is telling her servants to bring her any kind offood, so long as its wholesome.Reading Comprehension Question: What kind of food does Katharinawant?Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word repast mostclosely means:a) alcoholb) foodc) dirtd) clothesDiscussion Question: If you were Katharina’s servant, would you lether boss you around?Paraphrase Question: Consider the following sentence from the textand decide which of the choices below is the best contemporaryparaphrase – “What say you to a neat’s foot?”a) How about I kick you?b) Do you want to eat a cow’s foot?c) What is a neat’s foot?d) Is your foot neat?

Cell 16 – Shrew FoodQuote: I cannot tell; I fear ‘tis cholericWhat say you to a piece of beef and mustard?Summary: Grumio is talking here, offering Katharina a beef andMustard sandwich.Reading Comprehension Question: What does Grumio offer toKatharina?Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word choleric mostclosely means:a) having a diseaseb) showing or expressing angerc) poisonous spider eggsd) food lodged in throatDiscussion Question: Why is Grumio so nice to Katharina?Paraphrase Question: Consider the following sentence from the textand decide which of the choices below is the best contemporaryparaphrase - “I like it well: good Grumio, fetch it me.”a) I like that Grumio, get some for me.b) I like Grumio, give it to me.c) I like that Grumio, let’s play fetch.d) I like well, Grumio good, beef, fetch me, it.

Cell 17 – Angry ShrewQuote: Go, get thee gone, thou false deluding slave,Summary: Katharina is being her usual mean shrew self, yelling atGrumio.Reading Comprehension Question: Who is Katharina yelling at?Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word deluding mostclosely means:a) deceiving the mindb) adding water toc) laughing at the shrewd) obnoxiousDiscussion Question: Why is Katharina so hateful?Paraphrase Question: Consider the following sentence from the textand decide which of the choices below is the best contemporaryparaphrase – “Why then, the mustard without the beef.”a) Why? The mustard has no beef?b) So you want mustard, but no beef?c) Where’s the beef!d) Why then mustard? Beef? But no!

Cell 18 – Impressing the shrewQuote: To dress thy meat myself and bring it thee:I am sure, sweet Kate, this kindness merits thanks.Summary: Petruchio is speaking here, telling Katharina that if hemade her a sandwich and brought it to her, she shouldthank him.Reading Comprehension Question: What does Petruchio think shouldmerit thanks?Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word merits mostclosely means:a) deservesb) does not deservec) cancels outd) makes me happyDiscussion Question: If you were Petruchio, would you tell Katharinawhat to do like that?Paraphrase Question: Consider the following sentence from the textand decide which of the choices below is the best contemporaryparaphrase – “What, not a word? Nay, then thou lovest it not;”a) You’re not saying anything? Fine, then you don’t care.b) What? No words? No. Then I love it not.c) Where are the words? Nat thou lovest then it not.d) I’m hungry.

Cell 19 – Tame the shrew!Quote: When you are gentle, you shall have one too,And not till then.Summary: Petruchio is speaking here, telling Katharina that she canhave a gown when she is gentle.Reading Comprehension Question: Why can’t Katharina have a gown?Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word gentle most closelymeans:a) To be less harshb) To be of good birth or relatively high station.c) To raise to the status of a nobled) GreenDiscussion Question: Will Katharina listen to Petruchio?Paraphrase Question: Consider the following sentence from the textand decide which of the choices below is the best contemporaryparaphrase – “That will not be in haste.”a) That won’t happen anytime soon.b) That will not be in haste.c) That? Will? Haste be in not!d) That will happen very quickly!

Act V. Scene I. Padua. Before Lucentio’s house.Cell 1VincentioArt thou his father?PedantAy, sir; so his mother says, if I may believe her.Petruchio[To Vincentio] Why, how now, gentleman! Why, this is flat knavery, totake upon you another man’s name.PedantLay hands on the villain: I believe a’ means to cozen somebody in thiscity under my countenance.Vincentio comes to visit his son, Lucentio in Padua. At Lucentio’shouse, Pedant (playing the role of Vincentio) tells him that hisLucentio’s father.In the following line, when Vincentio offers Pedant money to seeLucentio, he says, “What if a man bring him a hundred pound or two,to make merry withal?” This is an example of:i. Argumentum ad baculum (appeal to force)ii. Argumentum ad crumenam (appeal to the wallet)iii. Argumentum ad hominem (appeal to the man)iv. Argumentum ad ignorantiam (appeal to ignorance)Who is playing to part of Vincentio?

In the quote above to word knavery most closely means:i. Dishonesyii. Truthfulnessiii. Furyiv. ConsiderationWhy won’t Pedant admit he is not Vincentio?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:“You shall not choose but drink before you go:I think I shall command your welcome hereAnd, by all likelihood, some cheer is toward.”i. Your welcomed to stay. It would make me happy.ii. It would make me happy if your staying.iii. You’re welcomed to stay. It would make me happy.iv. You’re welcoming happy people to stay.

Act V. Scene I. Padua. Before Lucentio’s house.Cell 2VincentioCome hither, you rogue. What, have you forgot me?BiondelloForgot you! No, sir: I could not forget you, for I never saw you beforein all my life.VincentioWhat, you notorious villain, didst thou never see thy master’s father,Vincentio?Biondello won’t recognize Vincentio. Vincentio becomes frustratedbecause he doesn’t know why Biondello is denying that they don’tknow each other and why Pedant is saying that he is Vincentio. All thisconfusion causes Vincentio to beat Biondello.In the following line, when Biondello asks himself a question and thenanswers it, he says, “What, my old worshipful old master? Yes, marry,sir: see where he looks out of the window.” This is an example of:i. Chiasmusii. Apostropheiii. Personificationiv. AntipophoraWhy did Vincentio beat Biondello?In the quote above the word notorious most closely mans:i. Naturally selectedii. Secretly worshippediii. Publicly discussed

iv.Unintentionally mentionedWhat would you do if you were in Vincentio’s place? Would you havealso beaten Biondello?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:“Prithee, Kate, let’s stand aside and see the end of this controversy.”i. Please, Kate, let’s just watch them solve their problem.ii. Please, Kate lets just watch them solve their problem.iii. Please Kate, lets’ just watch them solve their problem.iv. Please, Kate, let’s just watch them solve they’re problem.

Act V. Scene I. Padua. Before Lucentio’s house.Cell 3TranioSir, what are you that offer to beat my servant?VincentioWhat am I, sir! Nay, what are you, sir? O immortal gods! O fine villain!A silken doublet! A velvet hose! A scarlet cloak! And a copatain hat! O,I am undone! I am undone! While I play the good husband at home,my son and my servant spend all at the university.TranioHow now! What’s the matter?BaptistaWhat, is the man lunatic?TranioSir, you seem a sober ancient gentleman by your habit, but yourwords show you a madman. Why, sir, what ‘cerns it you if I wear pearland gold? I thank my good father, I am able to maintain it.VincentioThy father! O villain! He is a sailmaker in Bergamo.Tranio claims that he is Lucentio. Vincentio notices that Tranio isdressed up with expensive clothes and concludes that he has beenstealing his son’s money. When Tranio pretends not to know Vincentio,he thinks that his son has been murdered by Tranio and the rest of theservants.In the following line, when Baptista orders Vincentio away, he says,“Away with the dotard!” Dotard is a denotation to:i. Animalii. Elderiii. Character

iv.VillainWho does Tranio claim to be?In the quote above the word sober most closely means:i. Rareii. Colorfuliii. Fancyiv. PlainWhy does Vincentio conclude that Tranio and the servants murderedhis son just because Tranio is wearing rich clothes?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary phrase:“Take heed, Signoir Baptista, lest you be cony-catched in thisbusiness: I dare swear this is the right Vincentio.”i. Be careful, Signoir Baptista, you might be getting tricked. I amsure that this is the right Vincentio.ii. Be careful Signoir Baptista. You might be getting tricked. I amsure that this is the right Vincentio.iii. Be careful, Signoir Baptista you might be getting tricked. I amsure that this is the right Vincentio.iv. Be careful. Signoir Baptista you might be getting tricked, I amsure that this is the right Vincentio.

Act V. Scene I. Padua. Before Lucentio’s house.Cell 4LucentioLove wrought these miracle. Bianca’s love made me exchange mystate wih Tranio, while he did bear my countenance in the town; andhappily I have arrived at the last unto the wished haven of my bliss.What Tranio did, myself enforced him to; then pardon him, sweetfather, for my sake.Lucentio and Bianca arrive at the scene. Lucentio sorts out theconfusion. Then he announces his marriage to Bianca. Vincentio andBaptista argue because Vincentio married his daughter without hispermission.In the following line, when Lucentio declares that he is the rightful sonof Vincentio he says, “…counterfeit supposes bleared thine eyne.” He iscomparing false rumors to the blur in his eyes. This is an example of:i. Metaphorii. Simileiii. oxymoroniv. CatachresisWhy is Baptista angry?In the quote above the word countenance most closely means:i. Expressive personalityii. Rich garmentsiii. Facial featuresiv. Common motions

How do you think Lucentio and Bianca’s marriage will eventually affectVincentio and Baptista’s relationship?Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:“Look not pale, Bianca; thy father will not frown.”i. You don’t need to turn pale, Bianca, your father won’t be sad.ii. You don’t need to turn pale Bianca, your father wont be sad.iii. You don’t need to turn pale Bianca, your father won’t be sad.iv. You don’t need to turn pale Bianca. Your father won’t be sad.

Act V. Scene I. Padua. Before Lucentio’s house.Cell 5KatharinaHusband, let’s follow, to see the end of this ado.PetruchioFirst kiss me, Kate, and we will.KatharinaWhat, in the midst of the street?PetruchioWhat, art thou ashamed of me?KatharinaNo, sir, God forbid; but ashamed to kiss.…I will give thee a kiss: now pray thee, love, stay.PetruchioIs not this well? Come, my sweet Kate:Better once than never, for never too late.Everyone leaves except for Katharina and Petruchio, who had drawnaside to watch the scene unfold. Kate wanted to follow the crowd tosee what happens, but Petruchio wanted to kiss her. Kate isembarrased to kiss him out in the public, but they end up kissinganyway.In the following line, when Petruchio commands Kate to kiss him, hesays, “First kiss me, Kate, and we will.” He is giving a command andoffering reward. This is an example of:i. Afflatusii. Blazoniii. Antisagoge

iv.StichomythiaWhy doesn’t Kate want to kiss Petruchio?In the quote above the word ado most closely means:i. Trouble, excitementii. Gathering, commotioniii. Mischief, dilemmaiv. Mystery, confusionWould you care if your lover asked you to kiss them in public? Why orwhy not?Consider the following sentence form the text and decide which of thechoices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:“Why then let’s home again. Come, sirrah, let’s away.”i. Lets just go home again. Come, lets go.ii. Lets just go home, again. Come let’s go.iii. Let’s just go home again. Come, let’s go.iv. Let’s just go home again, come, let’s go.

Cell 6 Act V; Scene IIWELCOLucentioBianca• LUCENTIOFeast with the best, and welcome to my house: my banquet is toclose our stomachs up, after our great good cheer…. Pray you, sitdown; for now we sit to chat as well as eat.• Lucentio hold a banquet at his home to celebrate the marriage ofPetruchio and Katharina, Hortensio and Widow, and himself andBianca.• In the following line, when Lucentio says that the “banquet is toclose our stomachs up,” this expression is an example ofa) personificationb) catachresisc) oxymorond) alliteration• Why did Lucentio hold a banquet?• In the following quote, “At least, though long, our jarring notesagree…,” the word jarring most closely meansa) most agreeable effectb) steelc) harsh disagreeable effectd) soothing• Do you think any conflict will evolve at this marriage banquet?

Cell 7: Act V; Scene III’M HAVING*GASP*• PETRUCHIONow, for my life, Hortensio fears his widow.WidowThen never trust me, if I be afeard.PETRUCHIOYou are very sensible, and yet you miss my sense:I mean, Hortensio is afeard of you.WidowHe that is giddy thinks the world turns round.PETRUCHIORoundly replied.KATHARINAMistress, how mean you that?WidowThus I conceive by him.PETRUCHIOConceives by me! How likes Hortensio that?HORTENSIOMy widow says, thus she conceives her tale.PETRUCHIOVery well mended. Kiss him for that, good widow.• Petruchio, along with Widow and Hortensio, joke around whileeating. Petruchio says that Hortensio is scared of Widow, thereforehe does not trust her. She then jokes around replying that she isexpecting Petruchio’s child, which he takes in great shock.• In the following line, when Petruchio says, “Padua affords nothingbut what is kind,” showsa) astesnusb) personificationc) apostrophe

d) absolutism• Who is supposedly Widow pregnant from?• In the quote above the word, giddy most closely meansa) powerfulb) intelligentc) lightheadedd) weak• Do you think Hortensio got upset for Widow’s remark?

Cell 8: Act V; Scene IIIM NOTBAD!• KATHARINA'He that is giddy thinks the world turns round:'I pray you, tell me what you meant by that.WidowYour husband, being troubled with a shrew,Measures my husband's sorrow by his woe:And now you know my meaning,KATHARINAA very mean meaning.WidowRight, I mean you.KATHARINAAnd I am mean indeed, respecting you.• Widow insults Katharina by saying that her husband is troubled withher because she is a shrew. Katharina responds by saying that whatshe has just said is really mean and Widow responds by saying thatby mean she means her, Katharina.• In the following line, when Bianca says “Am I your bird?,” showsa) simileb) metaphorc) personificationd) antiphrasis• What does Widow say to Katharina that molests her?• In the quote above, the word shrew most closely meansa) a scolding and violent womanb) a cruel and vicious animalc) a threatening weapond) a mentally-ill person

• Do you think Katharina will get vicious and start a fight withWidow?

Cell 9: Act V; Scene II• PETRUCHIOShe hath prevented me. Here, Signior Tranio.This bird you aim'd at, though you hit her not;Therefore a health to all that shot and miss'd.TRANIOO, sir, Lucentio slipp'd me like his greyhound,Which runs himself and catches for his master.• Here Petruchio says that though Tranio tried to win Bianca’s heart,he did not. He then proposes a toast to those who had tried to winBianca’s heart but failed in doing so. Tranio then goes and says thatLucentio had used him to get to Bianca.• In the following line, when Tranio says, “O, sir, Lucentio, slipp’d melike his greyhound, which runs himself and catches for his master,”the expression, “Lucentio slipp’d me like his greyhound,” showsa) personificationb) similec) metaphord) alliteration• Who used whom to get to Bianca?• In the quote above, the word health most closely meana) the condition of the bodyb) pledging a person a toastc) free from diseased) death• Do you think Tranio is mad at Lucention for using him to get toBianca?

Cell 10: Act v; Scene IIComeCOMING• PETRUCHIOWell, I say no: and therefore for assuranceLet's each one send unto his wife;And he whose wife is most obedientTo come at first when he doth send for her,Shall win the wager which we will propose.HORTENSIOContent. What is the wager?LUCENTIOTwenty crowns.PETRUCHIOTwenty crowns!I'll venture so much of my hawk or hound,But twenty times so much upon my wife.LUCENTIOA hundred then.HORTENSIOContent.PETRUCHIOA match! 'tis done.• Petrucio proposed a bet in which they must put to test whose wifeis most tamed. Who ever has the most tamed wife will receive onehundred crowns.• In the following line, when Lucentio says, “I’ll have no halves; I’llbear it all myself,” the expression, “I’ll bear no halves” showsa) personificationb) apostrophec) aptronymd) autoclesis• What did Petruchio propose?

• In the quote above, the word wager most closely meansa) a portion of landb) a promisec) a sum of moneyd) a wife• Who do you think wins the wager?

Cell 11- Biondello enters –Act V, Scene II• “How now! What news?”Biondello: “Sir, my mistress sends you word that she is busyand she cannot come.”Petruchio: “How! She is busy and she cannot come! Is that ananswer?”Gremio: “Ay, and a kind one too: Pray God, sir, your wife sendyou not a worse.”Petruchio: “I hope better.”• Petruchio, Gremio, Hortensio, Baptista, and Lucentio are all atLucentio’s house. Biondello returns with news that Bianca cannotcome. Gremio and Petruchio make comments on Hortensio’s wifenot coming.• Who is Biondello’s mistress?• In the quote above, the word worse most closely means…a. horse c. kissb. trouble d. sheep• Do you think it was right for Petruchio and Gremio tomake comments on Bianca not coming?• Find the best contemporary paraphrase- “SirrahBiondello, go and entreat my wife to come to me forthwith”a. Mister Biondello, go and entreat my wife forthwith.

. Mister Biondello, go and request my wife to come at once.c. Master Biondello, go and request my wife to come at once.d. Master Biondello, go and treat my wife to come now.

Cell 12- Petruchio and Hortensio talk –Act V, Scene II• Petruchio: “O ho! Entreat her! Nay, then she must needs come.”Hortensio: “ I am afraid sir, do what you can, yours will not beentreated.”• Petruchio told Biondello to beg Bianca to come. Hortensio repliesby saying that Petruchio’s wife won’t come either.• Who is Petruchio talking about?• In the quote above, the word entreat most closely means…a. request c. killb. treat well d. punch• Do you think it is right for these men to be betting onwhich one of their wives will come when they call for them?• Find the best contemporary paraphrase- “She says youhave some goodly jest in hand”a. She says you have some prank you’re going to play on her.b. She says you are holding a good jest in you hand.c. She says you have some weird jest at hand.d. She says you have something good in your hand.

Cell 13- Petruchio talks to Hortensio still talk –Act V, Scene II• Petruchio: “Worse and worse; she will not come! O vile,intolerable, not to be endured! Sirrah Grumio, go to your mistress;Say, I command her to come to me.” Hortensio: “I know her answer.”Petruchio: “What?”Hortensio: “She will not.”• Petruchio tells Grumio to go get Katharina. Hortensio predicts thatshe won’t come because Katharina is always the disobedient one.• Who is Grumio’s mistress?• In the quote above, the word vile most closely means…a. Wonderful c. weirdb. Fantastic d. worthless• Do you think katharina will come?• Find the best contemporary paraphrase- “The foulerfortune mine, and there and end.”a. The rotten fortune cookie mine, and there an end.b. The worst fortune is mine and there is nothing I can do about it.c. I have the worst fortune and there is nothing I can do about it.d. The worst fortune is mine, and there an end.

Cell 14- Katharina appears – Act V, Scene II• Baptista: “Now, by my holidame, here comes Katharina!Katharina: “What is your will, sir, that you send for me?”Petruchio: “Where is you sister, and Hortensio’s wife?Katharina: “They sit conferring by the parlor fire.”Petruchio: “Go fetch them hither: if they deny to come, swinge methem soundly forth unto their husbands: away, I say, and bringthem hither straight.”• Katharina came at once after being called. Petruchio told her to getBianca and the widow and if they refused to come, to beat them.• Who is Katharina’s sister? Who is Hortensio’s wife?• In the quote above, the word swinge most closely means…a. swing c. scoldb. sing d. beat• Do you think it is right for Petruchio to be orderingKatharina around?• Find the best contemporary paraphrase- “Here is awonder, if you talk of a wonder.”a. Wonder is here if you talk of her.b. A wonder is here, if you speak of one.c. Well there’s a surprise, if you’re talking about surprises!d. Here is a surprise for you if you were talking about one!

Cell 15- The End –Act V, Scene II• Petruchio: “Why, there’s a wench! Come on, and kiss me, Kate.Lucentio: “Well, go thy ways, old lad; for thou shalt ha’t.”Vincentio: “’Tis a good hearing when children are toward.”Lucentio: “but a harsh hearing when women are froward.Petruchio: “Come, Kate, we’ll to bed. We three are married, butyou two are sped.” (To Lucentio) “’Twas I won the wager,though you hit the white; and, being a winner, God give yougood night!”(Exeunt Petruchio and Katharina)Hortensio: “Now, go thy ways; thou hast tamed a curst shrew.”• This is the ending of the play. Petruchio and Katharina areleaving. Hortensio comments on how Petruchio has “tamed acurst shrew.”• Who was the “curst shrew”?• In the quote above, the word froward most closely means…a. frightful c. disobedientb. forward d. wonderful• Do you think the play ended well?• Find the best contemporary paraphrase- “’Tis a wonder,by your leave, she will be tamed so.”a. It is a wonder, by your leave, that she will be tamed so.

. It is fantastic, if I may say, that she will be tamed.c. It is amazing, if you leave, she will be tamed so.d. It is a miracle, if you don’t mind my saying so, that she wastamed.