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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "Ere I learn love, I'll practise to obey"?
(a) Luce.
(b) Adriana.
(c) Luciana.
(d) Dromio of Ephesus.

2. 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) Angelo's.
(c) The merchant's.
(d) The Courtesan's.

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

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

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

6. What is the name of the Duke introduced in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Syrian.
(b) Solinus.
(c) Antipholus.
(d) Dromius.

7. Finish the sentence: "And he will bless that cross with other beating: between you I shall have a holy _____."
(a) Name.
(b) Heart.
(c) Mind.
(d) Head.

8. What does Luciana say Antipholus of Ephesus' is "the bridle" of?
(a) Good deeds.
(b) Love.
(c) Will.
(d) Family.

9. Finish the sentence: "Say that I linger'd with you at your shop to see the making of her ______."
(a) Willing.
(b) Carcanet.
(c) Mild.
(d) Beautiful.

10. Finish the sentence: "You're sad, Signior Balthazar: pray God our cheer may answer my good will and your good welcome ____."
(a) Home.
(b) Here.
(c) Safely.
(d) Cheerful.

11. 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 into the city and borrow money for his ransom.
(c) To let him go in exchange for his labor.
(d) To let him go for nothing.

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

13. What is the name of the servant who banters with Antipholus of Ephesus and his men who are still stuck outside the house in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Perdita.
(b) Luce.
(c) Luciana.
(d) Adriana.

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

15. Who says, "Ay, to a niggardly host, and more sparing guest: but though my cates be mean, take them in good part"?
(a) Dromio of Ephesus.
(b) Angelo.
(c) Dromio of Syracuse.
(d) Antipholus of Ephesus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During their conversation in Act 3, Scene 1, what does Balthazar tell Antipholus of Ephesus he is more pleased with than the prospect of food?

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

4. Finish the sentence: "The beasts, the fishes, and the winged fowls, are their males' subjects and at their _______."

5. What is the name of Antipholus of Ephesus' wife?

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