Taming Of The Shrew Practice Test

Who does Petruchio introduce to Baptista and why is this character important?

Litio from Mantua, who is Hortensio in disguise, to tutor Katharine and Bianca in music. A professional musician from Venice to perform for the wedding. Tranio pretending to be a tutor to Katharine and Bianca. Lucentio in disguise as a tutor to Bianca.

Correct Answer:

Litio from Mantua, who is Hortensio in disguise, to tutor Katharine and Bianca in music.

Explanation:

Disguise and social maneuvering drive much of the action here. Petruchio introduces a Mantuan musician named Litio to Baptista, and Litio is Hortensio in disguise. The point is that this character appears as a legitimate music tutor to Katharine and Bianca, giving Hortensio a respectable role inside Baptista’s household. That disguise lets Hortensio (Litio) court Bianca under the father’s eye and shape the girls’ piano/learning scene as a way to win favor, while also crossing paths with the other suitors in the plot. This use of a false identity shows how appearances and roles are used to influence marriage prospects and advance the schemes of Petruchio and his partners.

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