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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Claudio been arrested for?
(a) Hitting a priest.
(b) Stealing bread.
(c) Gambling on Sunday.
(d) Impregnating his fiancee.

2. What has Angelo never had a weakness for in the past?
(a) Greed.
(b) Human appetites.
(c) Breaking the law.
(d) Trying to be popular.

3. What does the Duke plan to do while in disguise?
(a) Help enforce the laws.
(b) Observe Angelo.
(c) Hide from his responsibility.
(d) Get opinions from the people.

4. How long have the laws been unenforced in Vienna?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 14 years.
(c) 16 years.
(d) 10 years.

5. Who leads Claudio through the streets when he is arrested?
(a) The Duke.
(b) The deputy.
(c) The jailer.
(d) The Provost.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Friar the Duke speaks with in Act 1?

2. Who does the Duke appoint as his new deputy?

3. Where does this play take place?

4. What is the punishment for Claudio's crime?

5. What is Claudio's sister doing while he is being arrested?

(see the answer key)

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