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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Act 1, Scene 2 set?
(a) Antipholus of Ephesus' home.
(b) The mart.
(c) The palace.
(d) Antipholus of Syracuse's home.

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

3. Finish the sentence: "The beasts, the fishes, and the winged fowls, are their males' subjects and at their _______."
(a) Controls.
(b) Death.
(c) Bows.
(d) Birth.

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) A wave knocked them over.
(c) The ship struck an iceberg.
(d) The crew separated them.

5. Who says, "Ay, ay, he told his mind upon mine ear: Beshrew his hand, I scarce could understand it"?
(a) Antipholus of Syracuse.
(b) Antipholus of Ephesus.
(c) Dromio of Ephesus.
(d) Dromio of Syracuse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish the sentence: "Whom whilst I labour'd of a love to see, I hazarded the loss of whom I ____."

2. 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?

3. Finish the sentence: "So that my errand, due unto my tongue, I thank him, I bare home upon my ________."

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

5. What does the Duke tell Egeon he wishes he could reverse, but cannot?

(see the answer key)

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