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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first to speak in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. Finish the sentence: "Say that I linger'd with you at your shop to see the making of her ______."

3. At whose shop does Antipholus of Ephesus plan to tell his wife he was at, which caused him to be late for dinner?

4. What does Antipholus of Syracuse give to Dromio of Syracuse to take to an inn?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened to Egion and his family on their journey home to Syracuse, according to his story in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. Why do Antipholus of Syracuse and Dromio of Syracuse decide to go home with Adriana at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

4. What is the nature of Dromio of Syracuse and Antipholus of Syracuse's discussion near the end of Act 3, Scene 2?

5. What is the nature of the discussion between Antipholus of Ephesus and Balthazar in Act 3, Scene 1?

6. What happens when Antipholus of Ephesus tries to enter his home in Act 3, Scene 1?

7. What causes Angelo and Antipholus of Ephesus to argue in Act 4, Scene 1?

8. Why does Egion tell the Duke he decided to go after his son after he left home?

9. Describe the exchange between Antipholus of Syracuse and Angelo at the end of Act 3, Scene 2.

10. How does Adriana react after learning that her husband made advances on her sister?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss and analyze the repercussions of the impulsive nature of the Antipholus character. What does this impulsiveness cause? What might the author be saying about impulsiveness?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Dromio's role as the clown figure in the play. What characteristics does he possess that put him in this category? What purpose does he serve by portraying this role?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the portrayal of love and honor in the play. Which characters exhibit the most loyal and loving behavior in the play? What importance does this have?

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