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

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

3. What does Antipholus of Syracuse do to Dromio of Ephesus after he begins talking about Antipholus' wife in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Yells at him.
(b) Makes fun of him.
(c) Laughs at him.
(d) Beats him.

4. 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) Wander the city.
(b) Visit a friend.
(c) Sell some jewelry.
(d) Find some food.

5. Who is the first to speak in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Angelo.
(b) Antipholus of Ephesus.
(c) The Second Merchant.
(d) The First Merchant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "Many a man would take you at your word, and go indeed, having so good a mean"?

2. Where is Act 1, Scene 2 set?

3. Finish the sentence: "Time is their master, and, when they see time, they'll go or come: if so, be patient, ______."

4. What time does Adriana complain it is at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?

5. What is the name of the Duke introduced in Act 1, Scene 1?

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