2.  Scene I In what city does the action of the play take place? Who is Gremio? What Commedia dell’ Arte character is he? For what two subjects does Bianca need tutors? What are two reasons why Lucentio instantly falls in love with Bianc a? Why can’t Hortensio or Gremio marry Bianca? How does Lucentio plan on meeting with Bianca? Why have Tranio and Lucentio exchanged clothes?

3.  Scene 2 1. What causes the argument between Petruchio and Grumio? 2. What three tasks does Petruchio hope to accomplish during his trip to Padua? 3. What are Petruchio’s characteristics/traits? 4. Why does Petruchio agree to woo Katherine? 5.What is Hortensio’s plan? 6.Who is Cambio? Why does Gremio hire him? 7. What instructions does Gremio give to Lucentio (disguised as Cambio)? 8. Who is Tranio disguised as? Why? 9. Why do all three suitors agree to pay Petruchio?