Understanding 'The Comedy of Errors'

Understanding 'The Comedy of Errors'

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English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Richard Gonzalez

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The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare is a farcical play set in Ephesus, focusing on mistaken identities involving two sets of twins. The play adheres to the Aristotelian unities of time, place, and action. Key themes include family, marriage, and the folly of assumptions based on appearances. The narrative unfolds over five acts, detailing the confusion and eventual reunion of the separated family members.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What genre does 'The Comedy of Errors' belong to?

Tragedy

Historical

Farce

Romance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a theme in 'The Comedy of Errors'?

Mistaken identity

Assumptions based on appearance

Family importance

Revenge

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the Duke of Ephesus?

Aegeon

Solinus

Antipholus

Dromio

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Adriana become upset in Act Two?

She lost a valuable necklace

Her husband is late for dinner

She believes her husband is unfaithful

Her sister is leaving town

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Antipholus of Ephesus order Angelo to do in Act Three?

Prepare a feast

Find a ship

Make a gold necklace

Arrest Dromio

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Act Four, who is arrested?

Dromio of Syracuse

Antipholus of Ephesus

Adriana

Luciana

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is revealed in Act Five?

The true identity of the twins

The Duke's secret plan

A new law in Ephesus

A hidden treasure