You think you can tell the Syracusan twins from the Ephesian twins on page one? The ticking clock for this Comedy Of Errors Act 1 Quiz starts with the arrival of Antipholus in a forbidden city, while Egeon is sentenced to death. To prove that your memory of the first merchant’s tale has not failed you, answer these opening questions.
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Comedy Of Errors Act 1 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 1 of The Comedy of Errors take place?
- Who is the Duke of Ephesus introduced in Act 1?
- Why is Egeon brought before the Duke in Act 1?
- What penalty does the Duke declare for any Syracusan found in Ephesus?
- How much ransom does the Duke offer Egeon the chance to pay?
- What reason does Egeon give for his journey to Ephesus?
- How were Egeon’s twin sons separated?
- What is the name of Egeon’s wife?
- What were the names given to Egeon’s twin sons?
- What were the names of the twin servants born on the same day as Egeon’s sons?
- What was the occupation of the man who helped Egeon’s wife during the storm?
- What happened to Egeon’s wife and one son after the shipwreck?
- Which city does Egeon come from?
- Why does the Duke show sympathy to Egeon?
- How long does the Duke give Egeon to find the ransom?
- Who volunteers to help Egeon find money for his ransom?
- Who is Antipholus of Syracuse traveling with in Act 1?
- What does Antipholus of Syracuse give Dromio to hold?
- Where does Dromio of Ephesus mistakenly deliver Antipholus’s money?
- Who is Adriana’s sister?
- What does Adriana complain about in her first appearance?
- What advice does Luciana give Adriana?
- What does Antipholus of Syracuse think when Dromio of Ephesus denies having his money?
- How does Antipholus of Syracuse react to Dromio’s confusion?
- What law makes Egeon’s situation dangerous?
- Who does Egeon blame for his misfortunes?
- How does the Duke justify enforcing the harsh law?
- What tone best describes Egeon’s speech before the Duke?
- What theme is immediately introduced through Egeon’s story?
- Who is the first to mention the name “Antipholus” in Act 1?