What does Biondello tell Lucentio to do?

• A. Go to the church and marry Bianca in secret.
• B. Announce their engagement to Bianca's father.
• C. Travel to Venice to arrange a marriage.
• D. Wait for Bianca to make the first move.

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how characters plot to secure a marriage despite obstacles. Biondello’s instruction to Lucentio to go to the church and marry Bianca in secret shows their plan to seal the union quickly and discreetly, bypassing Baptista’s gatekeeping and the interference of other suitors. By arranging a clandestine church ceremony, Lucentio (with the disguise as Cambio) can legitimize the marriage without having to wait for formal consent or public approval, which is exactly what they need in that moment. This explains why this option fits the scene: Biondello acts as the planner who pushes for a fast, private solution to get Bianca legally bound to Lucentio.

Announcing the engagement to Bianca’s father or traveling to Venice or waiting for Bianca to act would slow things down or expose them to opposition, making those choices unsuitable for the moment.