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

2. 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.

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

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

5. What does Antipholus of Syracuse question Dromio of Ephesus about in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Where they will go for dinner.
(b) If he has found a way home.
(c) The money he gave him.
(d) The weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "Fie, how impatience loureth in your face!"?

2. Who is described as "horn-mad"?

3. How old was Egeon's son when he decided to leave home in search of his lost brother?

4. Who says, "Now, trust me, were it not against our laws, against my crown, my oath, my dignity"?

5. What does Antipholus of Syracuse do to Dromio of Ephesus after he begins talking about Antipholus' wife in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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