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

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

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

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

5. What is the name of the inn Antipholus of Syracuse is staying at in Ephesus?
(a) The River.
(b) The Tiger.
(c) The Porpentine.
(d) The Centaur.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What caused Egeon and his family to abandon the ship carrying them home according to his story in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. From where did Egeon say the boat was that rescued his wife and one of his sons?

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

5. What does Dromio of Ephesus deny being given by Antipholus of Syracuse?

(see the answer key)

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