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

2. Who says, "What, wilt thou flout me thus unto my face, being forbid? There, take you that, sir knave"?
(a) Dromio of Syracuse.
(b) Dromio of Ephesus.
(c) Antipholus of Ephesus.
(d) Antipholus of Syracuse.

3. What does the Duke offer Egeon at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) To let him go for nothing.
(b) To not make him pay a ransom.
(c) To let him go in exchange for his labor.
(d) To let him go into the city and borrow money for his ransom.

4. Where does Antipholus of Syracuse decide to go at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) The Centaur.
(b) Antipholus of Ephesus' house.
(c) The Tiger.
(d) The Porpentine.

5. Who does Dromio of Ephesus tell Antipholus of Syracuse is waiting on him at his home?
(a) His mother.
(b) His wife.
(c) His father.
(d) His wife and her sister.

Short Answer 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?

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

3. What profession does Egeon tell the Duke he once had?

4. What does Antipholus of Syracuse question Dromio of Ephesus about in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. In what setting does Act 1, Scene 1 take place?

(see the answer key)

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