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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through All's Well That Ends Well and The Taming of the Shrew.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Silvia related to the Duke of Milan?
(a) She is his wife.
(b) She is his sister.
(c) She is his aunt.
(d) She is his daughter.

2. At the beginning of King Lear, Cordelia says she loves her father to what extent?
(a) As much as she loves her husband.
(b) As much as a ll the world combined.
(c) As much as her duty says.
(d) As much as her life.

3. What do Goneril and Regan immediately deny King Lear after he has given up his crown?
(a) His lodging.
(b) His fool.
(c) His knights.
(d) His jewels.

4. In Merchant of Venice, how does Shylock make money as a usurer?
(a) He invests in fishing interests.
(b) He collects finder's fees.
(c) He charges interest.
(d) He runs a textile-works on the side.

5. In The Winter's Tale, what is Florizel when he first sees Perdita?
(a) Waking up from a nap.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Dancing at court.
(d) Swimming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Katharine do when Petruchio does not show for their wedding in Taming of the Shrew?

2. In As You Like it, how does Oliver plan to kill Orlando after his initial plan fails?

3. Why does the French duke of As You Like It move to Arden?

4. What good news does Antonio learn after winning his case against Shylock?

5. What is Diana given at the end of All's Well That Ends Well as a reward?

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