Taming of the Shrew act 2 questions
1. Who is arguing at the beginning of the Act, and why?
2. What proposal does Petruchio present to Baptista?
3. Describe who has brought whom to tutor the ladies: who are the suitors? Who is in disguise?
4. What is the dowry upon which Petruchio and Baptista settle?
5. Who is injured by Katherina, and how?
6. Petruchio reveals his initial plans to woo Kate before she enters—how, in sum, does he intend to
counteract her railing?
7. Because of Petruchio’s declaration that Kate has agreed to marry him, what contest can then take place
before Baptista? What specific goods are put up as offers? What is Baptista’s final decision?
8. What does Tranio (disguised as Lucentio) do to satisfy Baptista?
