In the plan for winning Bianca's affection, Lucentio disguises himself as what?

• A. A fake teacher
• B. A traveling musician
• C. A servant
• D. A merchant

Answer: (A)

The plan hinges on using a disguise to gain access to Bianca under the pretext of instruction. Lucentio presents himself as a tutor, a teacher, so he can spend time with Bianca and win her attention through learning and intelligent conversation. In the play, he takes on the persona of a fake Latin teacher—Cambio—thus aligning his cover with the goal of educating Bianca and becoming part of her daily life, which makes courtship feel natural rather than imposed.

This approach works because it provides a respectable, believable reason for Lucentio to be near Bianca and to interact with her repeatedly, while also giving him a formality and authority that match her social setting. Other disguises—such as a traveling musician, a servant, or a merchant—would not offer the same legitimate anchor for close, ongoing interactions focused on education and dialogue, nor would they fit the specific plot device of tutoring Bianca that the plan relies on.