Mock Examination Questions on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew

The Taming of the Shrew

‘Audiences have to like Petruchio; he is a witty and resourceful comedic hero.’ To what
extent do you agree with this view? Remember to include in your answer relevant comment
on Shakespeare’s dramatic methods.




‘The Taming of the Shrew ends in a trio of happy marriages.’ To what extent do you agree
with this view? Remember to include in your answer relevant comment on Shakespeare’s
dramatic methods.


“Typically men dominate women in the literature of love, but women always find ways to
assert themselves.” In the light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents Bianca in the
play.




‘The events involving cruelty and humiliation make the audience laugh rather than feel pity.’ To
what extent do you agree with this view? Remember to include in your answer relevant
comment on Shakespeare’s dramatic methods.




‘Bianca is a heroine who knows how to exercise power and cunning.’ To what extent do you
agree with this view? Remember to include in your answer relevant comment on
Shakespeare’s dramatic methods.


‘The Taming of the Shrew is a cruel comedy of bullying and coercion.’ In the light of this
view, discuss how Shakespeare presents the taming process in the play


‘Shakespeare characterises Lucentio as a romantic, engaging and triumphant lover.’ To what
extent do you agree with this view? Remember to include in your answer relevant comment
on Shakespeare’s dramatic methods.


‘Old men in the play, such as Gremio and Baptista, are there to be laughed at: that is their
only comedic function.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? Remember to include
in your answer relevant comment on Shakespeare’s dramatic methods.