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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Antipholus of Syracuse tell the First Merchant he is going to do to pass his time at the end of their conversation in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Sell some jewelry.
(b) Wander the city.
(c) Visit a friend.
(d) Find some food.

2. When does Egeon have to pay his ransom by to avoid execution?
(a) In two days.
(b) In a week.
(c) By sunset.
(d) One month.

3. Where does the First Merchant tell Antipholus of Syracuse he should pretend to be from at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Africa.
(b) Greece.
(c) Corinth.
(d) Epidamnum.

4. What does the Duke tell Egeon he can do "to make up the sum" of his ransom?
(a) Beg.
(b) Borrow.
(c) Beg and borrow.
(d) Work for it.

5. What caused Egeon and his family to become separated according to his story in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) The crew separated them.
(b) A wave knocked them over.
(c) The ship hit a rock.
(d) The ship struck an iceberg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sum of money does Antipholus of Syracuse mention in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What areas does Egeon tell the Duke he traveled through before coming to Ephesus?

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

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

5. What does Antipholus of Syracuse give to Dromio of Syracuse to take to an inn?

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