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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Angelo's fiancee reluctant to be a part of the Duke's plan?
(a) She does not love Angelo anymore.
(b) She does not want to sin.
(c) She does not want to make Angelo angry.
(d) She does not want to hurt Isabella's feelings.

2. Who does the Duke have Isabella deliver a letter to for him?
(a) The Pope.
(b) Friar Peter.
(c) Angelo.
(d) The Provost.

3. Why does Barnardine refuse to be executed in Claudio's place?
(a) He has not eaten.
(b) He has not spoken with a priest.
(c) He is innocent.
(d) He is too drunk.

4. Who shows the woman how to enter Angelo's house for the rendezvous?
(a) Angelo.
(b) The servants.
(c) Escalus.
(d) The Duke.

5. What does the Duke say to Lucio about Angelo's strictness?
(a) There is no change.
(b) There is always a reason.
(c) It is necessary.
(d) It is not surprising.

6. How does the Duke hope Angelo's fiancee will feel after the plan is enacted?
(a) Hopeful.
(b) Happy.
(c) Confident.
(d) Loved.

7. What is done with Ragozine's body?
(a) He is executed in Claudio's place.
(b) The head is sent to Angelo.
(c) He is buried.
(d) He is placed in front of the prison.

8. What does the Duke say makes the sweetest end?
(a) Love.
(b) Heroes.
(c) Bitterness.
(d) Resolution.

9. Who does Angelo's fiancee ask for permission to be a part of the plan?
(a) Her father.
(b) A priest.
(c) The Duke.
(d) Isabella.

10. Whose child does Mistress Overdone raise?
(a) Angelo's.
(b) Claudio's.
(c) Lucio's.
(d) The Duke's.

11. Who escorts Mariana to the city gate?
(a) Angelo.
(b) Friar Peter.
(c) The Duke.
(d) The Provost.

12. Who does Isabella think should accuse Angelo of fornication?
(a) Isabella.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Juliet.
(d) Mariana.

13. What is the name of the woman who is engaged to Angelo?
(a) Maria.
(b) Mariana.
(c) Marian.
(d) Mary.

14. Who does the Duke speak to at the end of Act 4?
(a) The Pope.
(b) Friar Thomas.
(c) Friar Peter.
(d) The Provost.

15. How long has Mistress Overdone been a prostitute?
(a) 11 years.
(b) 12 years.
(c) 9 years.
(d) 10 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How will the woman get into Angelo's house for the rendezvous?

2. Where does the Duke plan to hold a meeting the night after Claudio's supposed execution?

3. Why does Angelo choose to not marry his fiancee?

4. Who will explain the plan to Angelo's fiancee?

5. According to the disguised Duke, who would choose to keep their own life?

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