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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose mood does Antipholus of Ephesus try and improve upon in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Balthazar's.
(b) Dromio of Ephesus'.
(c) Adriana's.
(d) Angelo's.

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

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

4. What is the name of Antipholus of Ephesus' wife?
(a) Luciana.
(b) Adriana.
(c) Mary.
(d) Emilia.

5. 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) Dromio of Syracuse.
(c) Angelo.
(d) Antipholus of Ephesus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Duke offer Egeon at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

2. Who says, "Yet this my comfort: when your words are done, my woes end likewise with the evening sun"?

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

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

5. Who does Dromio of Ephesus tell Antipholus of Syracuse is waiting on him at his home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Antipholus of Ephesus arrested in Act 4, Scene 1?

2. What happened to Egion and his family after a rock broke apart the boat they were riding home on?

3. What does Luciana say to Adriana regarding her mood at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?

4. How does Dromio of Syracuse enter Antipholus of Ephesus' home in Act 4, Scene 2 and why does he enter this way?

5. What is the nature of the discussion between Antipholus of Syracuse and the First Merchant at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

6. Why is Antipholus of Syracuse perplexed at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

7. What does Dromio of Ephesus tell Adriana and Luciana when he returns home in Act 2, Scene 1?

8. How does Luciana react after Antipholus of Syracuse professes his feelings towards her in Act 3, Scene 2?

9. What do Antipholus of Syracuse and Dromio of Syracuse discuss in regards to Ephesus at the end of Act 4, Scene 4?

10. How does Luce treat Antipholus of Ephesus and his friends in Act 3, Scene 1?

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