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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At whose shop does Antipholus of Ephesus plan to tell his wife he was at, which caused him to be late for dinner?
(a) Balthazar's.
(b) The Courtesan's.
(c) The merchant's.
(d) Angelo's.

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

3. Where does the First Merchant tell Antipholus of Syracuse he should pretend to be from at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Corinth.
(b) Epidamnum.
(c) Africa.
(d) Greece.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dromio of Syracuse distract Antipholus of Syracuse when he becomes angry with him in Act 2, Scene 2?

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

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

4. What is the name of the inn Antipholus of Syracuse is staying at in Ephesus?

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

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