The Taming of the Shrew

by: William Shakespeare

Context Quick Quiz

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Shakespeare’s reputation as the greatest poet ever to write in English became well established in the ___ century.

2 of 5
Shakespeare probably wrote The Taming of the Shrew ___ of his career.

3 of 5
The Taming of the Shrew devotes an unusual amount of attention to which aspect of marriage?

4 of 5
Thanks in part to the actions of ___, Shakespeare’s society was concerned with marriage in general.

5 of 5
In the context of this play, what does the term “shrew” refer to?

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