1. Taming of the Shrew – Act 1, Scene 2
Why has Petruchio come to Padua?
Why does Petruchio box Grumio’s ears?
Whose house does Petruchio enter?
What does Hortensio suggest to Petruchio?
With whom does Gremio conspire to achieve Bianca?
What is Gremio’s attitude toward Petruchio’s attempt to marry Kate?
What does Grumio mean when he says that Petruchio will disfigure Kate so that she will not be able to see him?
Why does Tranio appear at Hortensio’s home?
What is Lucentio doing in the meantime?
Why does Tranio go along with the men’s scheme?
Please write the answers on your sheet of paper. Work with your group to figure out the answers. All answers must be written using complete sentences. These questions and answers will become your study guide.