What did Katherine do in response to Petruchio's behavior at their wedding?

• A. Trembled and shook
• B. Laughed merrily
• C. Fainted
• D. Walked away

Answer: (A)

At the wedding, the focus is on Katherine’s vulnerable response to Petruchio’s forceful and unpredictable behavior. His harsh treatment and controlling demands create a sense of fear and pressure, so her immediate reaction is to tremble and shake. This shows her unsettled state and the power dynamic in their early pairing, signaling the start of the tension that drives the taming arc.

Laughter would imply she’s in on the joke or amused by his conduct, which doesn’t fit the scene. Fainting would be a more extreme, sudden collapse not described here, and walking away would indicate an exit from the situation, which isn’t what happens at that moment. Trembling aligns with the emotional and thematic moment of fear and submission in response to his behavior.