Why else does Petruchio hit Grumio?

• A. He is testing Grumio's loyalty to Katherine
• B. He is frustrated by the journey and lashes out
• C. He wants to punish Grumio for letting Katherine fall
• D. It is a plan to tame Katherine

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is that Petruchio’s rough treatment of Grumio is a deliberate tactic within his plan to control the household and shape Katherine’s behavior. By displaying swift, unquestioned authority—even through punishment of a servant—he sets a tone of obedience and discipline that he expects Katherine to imitate. This isn’t just about venting frustration or testing loyalty; it’s part of his broader method to tame Katherine by demonstrating his power and the consequences of disobedience. The other options miss that strategic aim: the hit isn’t simply about loyalty testing, a moment of travel fatigue, or punishing Grumio for a specific mishap, but a calculated step in the taming plan.