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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Twelfth Night; or, What You Will and Timon of Athens.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Cymbeline, why does the King raise Posthumus?
(a) He brings good luck to the kingdom.
(b) He saved the queen's life.
(c) His father was a royal night.
(d) He is the King's favorite fool.

2. What does the fisherman in Comedy of Errors do with Antipholus and Dromio when they arrive in Ephesus?
(a) He abandons them at a church.
(b) He adopts them.
(c) He puts them to work on his crew.
(d) He sells them.

3. Why do Belarius, Polydore and Cadwal leave Imogen in the woods?
(a) They think she is an assassin.
(b) They believe she is a wood sprite.
(c) They think she is dead.
(d) They want to keep her safe from scouts.

4. What good news does Antonio learn after winning his case against Shylock?
(a) He has been promoted to magistrate.
(b) His ships are not lost.
(c) His father will not die.
(d) Nerissa accepts his hand in marriage.

5. At the beginning of Comedy of Errors, what does Aegeon offer for his life?
(a) A song.
(b) Fine meats.
(c) A large gem.
(d) His story.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Aegeon's son ask Aegeon if he can search for his twin and mother?

2. What self-destructive habit does Timon of Athens have at the beginning of his story?

3. Why does Macduff not pertain to the prophecy the witches give Macbeth?

4. How does Lamb describe Hero at the beginning of Much Ado About Nothing?

5. Why does Olivia confuse Sebastian and Viola in Twelfth Night?

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