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Comedy Of Errors Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz

Why does the Duke pity Egeon?

Because he knows his wife

Because Egeon saved his life

Because of his tragic story

Because he is old and wealthy

None

How long does the Duke give Egeon to find the ransom?

Three days

One month

One week

One day

None

Who were born on the same day as Egeon’s sons?

Twin soldiers

Twin servants

Twin dukes

Twin merchants

None

Which city does Egeon come from?

Ephesus

Corinth

Athens

Syracuse

None

Why has Egeon been brought before the Duke?

For speaking against the Duke

For stealing from merchants

For refusing to pay taxes

For entering Ephesus unlawfully

None

What law forbids Syracusans from entering Ephesus?

A religious edict

A merchant’s regulation

The trade law between Ephesus and Syracuse

The Duke’s marriage decree

None

How long has Egeon been separated from his family?

Five years

Forty years

Ten years

Twenty-five years

None

Why did Egeon’s family board a ship?

To meet the Duke

To trade goods

To return home to Syracuse

To flee from pirates

None

Who accompanied Egeon’s son on his search for his brother?

Angelo

Luciana

Dromio

Adriana

None

What tone does the Duke use toward Egeon at the start?

Stern but merciful

Suspicious and fearful

Joyful and forgiving

Mocking and cruel

None

What was used to keep Egeon’s family safe during the storm?

A lifeboat

A mast and ropes

A barrel

A wooden chest

None

Who took Egeon’s wife and one son away?

A Corinthian fisherman

A pirate

A sailor from Syracuse

A merchant from Ephesus

None

What were the twin servants named?

Both named Angelo

Both named Balthazar

Both named Solinus

Both named Dromio

None

What happened to Egeon after the shipwreck?

He was rescued by the Duke

He drifted away with one son

He lost all his possessions

He returned home alone

None

What is Egeon’s wife’s name?

Luciana

Emilia

Sophia

Adriana

None

What motivates the Duke’s leniency toward Egeon?

Self-interest

Fear

Compassion

Obligation

None

What disaster struck their ship?

A pirate attack

A sea monster attack

A violent storm

A fire

None

What were the names given to Egeon’s twin sons?

Antipholus and Angelo

Antipholus and Solinus

Both named Antipholus

Both named Dromio

None

What literary device dominates Egeon’s storytelling?

Flashback

Foreshadowing

Irony

Metaphor

None

Who is the first character to speak in Act 1 Scene 1?

Angelo

Egeon

The Duke of Ephesus

Antipholus of Syracuse

None

What theme is introduced through Egeon’s story?

Greed and revenge

Separation and reunion

Love and betrayal

War and peace

None

What does the Duke of Ephesus do after hearing Egeon’s story?

He orders his immediate execution

He gives him a day to find ransom money

He sends him back to Syracuse

He releases him freely

None

Why does Egeon travel to Ephesus years later?

To visit his wife

To seek pardon

To find his lost son

To trade goods

None

What does Egeon say caused his family’s separation?

A shipwreck

A plague

A war

A robbery

None

What does Egeon symbolize in the play?

Religious faith

Political power

Parental devotion

Romantic love

None

What happens to Egeon at the end of the scene?

He escapes with help

He flees to Syracuse

He is executed

He is led away to prison

None

What is the Duke’s full name in the play?

Syracusian

Pinch

Balthazar

Solinus

None

What penalty does Egeon face for his crime?

Exile

Imprisonment

Death

A fine

None

What ransom amount does the Duke allow Egeon to raise?

One thousand marks

One hundred pounds

Two hundred crowns

Five hundred ducats

None

What fate befell Egeon’s son who searched for his twin?

He disappeared in Ephesus

He returned to Syracuse

He was captured by pirates

He became a merchant

None

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Comedy Of Errors Full Book
Comedy Of Errors Act 1
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Comedy Of Errors Act 3 Scene 1
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Comedy Of Errors Act 5 Scene 1

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