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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "Now, trust me, were it not against our laws, against my crown, my oath, my dignity"?
(a) Gaoler.
(b) The Duke's officer.
(c) The Duke.
(d) Egeon.

2. Who says, "Yet this my comfort: when your words are done, my woes end likewise with the evening sun"?
(a) The Duke's officer.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Egeon.
(d) The Duke's attendant.

3. From where did Egeon say the boat was that rescued his wife and one of his sons?
(a) Corinth.
(b) Africa.
(c) Greece.
(d) Syracuse.

4. What caused Egeon and his family to abandon the ship carrying them home according to his story in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Bad weather.
(b) They were made to abandon ship by the crew.
(c) The crew had become sick.
(d) An attack.

5. Who does Antipholus of Syracuse call a "villain" in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Angelo.
(b) Dromio of Syracuse.
(c) Adriana.
(d) Balthazar.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Egeon's son when he decided to leave home in search of his lost brother?

2. Who runs away in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Who says, "Ay, ay, he told his mind upon mine ear: Beshrew his hand, I scarce could understand it"?

4. Finish the sentence: "And he will bless that cross with other beating: between you I shall have a holy _____."

5. Who says, "I did not see you since you sent me hence, home to the Centaur, with the gold you gave me"?

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