What does Petruchio think about his ability to woo Katharine?

• A. She is no threat to him
• B. She will be easy to woo
• C. He doubts his ability
• D. He fears her resistance

Answer: (D)

Petruchio approaches Katharine as a challenge rather than a simple conquest. He knows she’s strong-willed and likely to push back, so he anticipates resistance and plans to meet it with bold, strategic tactics rather than assuming an easy win. This shows him not doubting his own abilities, but recognizing that winning her will require more than charm—it will demand resolve and clever maneuvering. That’s why the best choice portrays him as fearing her resistance: he treats the courtship as a difficult battle to be won, not a walk in the park.