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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Comedy of Errors and Measure For Measure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who helps Helena plot her deception of Bertram in All's Well That Ends Well?
(a) The pope.
(b) The Duke's daughter.
(c) Bertram's sister.
(d) Diana's mother.

2. Whom does Celia fall in love with in As You Like It?
(a) Orlando.
(b) Oliver.
(c) Adam.
(d) The duke.

3. Why does Antonio agree to the "pound of flesh" condition in Shylock's bond?
(a) He knows no court will honor it.
(b) He wants to show Shylock he is not afraid.
(c) He does not read the full bond.
(d) He assumes it is a jest.

4. What is the root of Oberon and Titania's feud in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
(a) Both want a changeling boy.
(b) Titania suspects Oberon of infidelity.
(c) Titania refuses to let the rain fall.
(d) Oberon refuses to allow the sun rise.

5. Why does Proteus betray Valentine's love of Silvia to the duke in Two Gentlemen of Verona?
(a) He does no know the duke has other plans for Silvia.
(b) He loves SIlvia too.
(c) He intends to help them leave Milan.
(d) He has sworn feelty to the duke.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Bertram called back to court at the beginning of All's Well That Ends Well?

2. Who marries Cordelia at the beginning of King Lear?

3. In The Tempest, what important items does Prospero have that allow him to use magic on the island?

4. Why is King Lear dividing up his kingdom?

5. In Much Ado About Nothing, what does Hero do when accused of infidelity?

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