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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. In what setting does Act 1, Scene 1 take place?
(a) Antipholus of Syracuse's house.
(b) A palace hall.
(c) Antipholus of Ephesus' house.
(d) A market.

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

3. What is the name of Egeon's long lost wife?
(a) Adriana.
(b) Mary.
(c) Luciana.
(d) Emilia.

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

5. What sum of money does Antipholus of Syracuse mention in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) 500 pounds of silver.
(b) 300 pounds of gold.
(c) 1,000 marks of gold.
(d) 200 marks of bronze.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "Yet this my comfort: when your words are done, my woes end likewise with the evening sun"?

2. Where does the First Merchant tell Antipholus of Syracuse he should pretend to be from at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Where does Egeon tell the Duke he is from?

4. Who is the first to speak in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What does the Duke tell Egeon he can do "to make up the sum" of his ransom?

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