How does Katherine feel about marriage?

• A. She believes handsomeness and wealth are the most important
• B. She loves deeply
• C. She desires marriage for passion
• D. She wants to marry for companionship

Answer: (A)

Katherine’s view of marriage is practical and transactional rather than romantic. In The Taming of the Shrew, she’s wary of love and treats marriage as a social alliance that should bring security, status, and control. The idea that a husband’s outward appeal and wealth matter most fits her mindset: wealth signals a secure future, and appearance signals social capital, which she sees as important considerations in choosing a partner. This is why the option describing handsomeness and wealth as the most important aligns with her perspective. The other possibilities imply deep love, passion, or companionship as the driving force, which doesn’t reflect her skeptical, strategic stance toward marriage.