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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Adriana tell Dromio of Ephesus she will do if he disobeys her near the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Disown him.
(b) Beat him.
(c) Fire him.
(d) Curse him.

2. Finish the sentence: "The gold I gave to Dromio is laid up safe at the Centaur; and the heedful slave is wander'd forth, in care to seek me out by computation and mine host's _____."
(a) Heart.
(b) Story.
(c) Report.
(d) Repose.

3. Finish the sentence: "Be it my wrong you are from me exempt, but wrong not that wrong with a more _______."
(a) Attempt.
(b) Heart.
(c) Mind.
(d) Contempt.

4. Who is the first character to enter in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Angelo.
(b) Antipholus of Syracuse.
(c) Dromio of Syracuse.
(d) Antipholus of Ephesus.

5. Who says, "Now, trust me, were it not against our laws, against my crown, my oath, my dignity"?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Gaoler.
(c) Egeon.
(d) The Duke's officer.

6. Who is not waiting with Antipholus of Ephesus at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Luce.
(b) Angelo.
(c) Balthazar.
(d) Dromio of Ephesus.

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

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

9. Where does Dromio of Syracuse say one should not drop their money in during Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The gutter.
(b) The street.
(c) The river.
(d) The porridge.

10. Who does Antipholus of Ephesus complain is shrewish at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) His mother.
(b) The Courtesan.
(c) His wife's sister.
(d) His wife.

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

12. 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.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Dromio of Syracuse to "bid the servants spread for dinner"?

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

3. What caused Egeon and his family to become separated according to his story in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. Finish the sentence: "You're sad, Signior Balthazar: pray God our cheer may answer my good will and your good welcome ____."

5. Who does Antipholus of Syracuse call a "villain" in Act 2, Scene 2?

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