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Measure for Measure | Quiz

William Shakespeare
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Measure for Measure | Quiz

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1)

What does Isabella hate about her brother? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

The confidence he has.
His despair.
His lack of faith.
The crime he committed.
2)

Who does Mariana think should accuse Angelo of fornication? (from Act 4, Scene 6)

Juliet.
Isabella.
Mariana.
The Duke.
3)

Who is the first character to speak in Act 2, Scene 3? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

The Duke.
The Provost.
Angelo.
Claudio.
4)

What physical feature does Angelo love most about Isabella as she pleads for Claudio's life? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Her skin.
Her voice.
Her hands.
Her eyes.
5)

What does the Duke feel Claudio deserves after speaking with the woman in Act 2, Scene 3? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

A meeting with his new son.
A chance to plead his case.
Mercy.
Exactly what he got.
6)

How does Claudio feel after speaking with the disguised Duke? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Terrified.
Prepared to die.
Peaceful.
Anxious.
7)

Who does Isabella think should accuse Angelo of fornication? (from Act 4, Scene 6)

Juliet.
Isabella.
The Duke.
Mariana.
8)

What is the name of the Friar the Duke is disguised as? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

Friar Lucas.
Friar Ludwig.
Friar Lodowick.
Friar Longpole.
9)

What does Isabella feel the need to prepare Claudio for after her second meeting with Angelo? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

Her wedding.
Escape.
A ruined reputation.
Death.
10)

Where does Act 2, Scene 3 take place? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

In a church.
In the courtroom.
In the prison.
On the street.
11)

What does the provost hope the Duke will have when he enters the prison? (from Act 4, Scene 2)

A summons to court.
A replacement.
News from the Duke.
A pardon for Claudio.
12)

How does the brother of Angelo's fiancee die? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

He was lost at sea.
He was hung for lechery.
He died at war.
He was bucked off a horse.
13)

Who does the Duke plan to speak with when he leaves the scene after talking to the woman? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Angelo.
Claudio.
The Provost.
The Pope.
14)

What does Lucio call the Duke while speaking to Isabella after Claudio's supposed execution? (from Act 4, Scene 3)

Duke of Dark Corners.
Duke of Dreaded Innocence.
Duke of Devotion.
Duke of Devastation.
15)

What has Isabella unloosed in Angelo after pleading for her brother's life? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

His temptations.
His compassion.
His anger.
His lust.
16)

Why is Angelo's fiancee reluctant to be a part of the Duke's plan? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

She does not want to sin.
She does not want to make Angelo angry.
She does not want to hurt Isabella's feelings.
She does not love Angelo anymore.
17)

What does Lucio say to Isabella after news of Claudio's supposed execution has spread? (from Act 4, Scene 3)

He is sorry.
He loves her.
He got what he deserved.
He tried to stop it.
18)

Whose child does Mistress Overdone raise? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

The Duke's.
Claudio's.
Lucio's.
Angelo's.
19)

What does the Duke give to the person who knows his disguise at the end of Act 4? (from Act 4, Scene 5)

Edicts.
Letters.
Directions.
Money.
20)

What does Angelo say when Isabella makes a complaint against him? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

She is lying.
She is mad.
Her brother was a fornicator.
She has been drinking.
21)

How does Angelo threaten to kill Claudio if Isabella refuses his offer? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

He will make his wife and child watch.
He will starve him slowly.
Immediately.
Long and painful.
22)

How will the woman get into Angelo's house for the rendezvous? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

Through a wooden gate.
Through the servant's entrance.
Through the front doors.
Through a window.
23)

What does Claudio ask the Duke to do for him after Isabella leaves? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Let him see his son before he dies.
Giver Juliet a lock of his hair.
Apologize to Isabella for him.
Convince Isabella to accept the proposal.
24)

What does the Duke tell Angelo's fiancee to calm her fears about the plan? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

Isabella has no feelings for Angelo.
She will come to love him soon enough.
It is not a sin since they are engaged.
Angelo will forgive her when he remembers how lovely she is.
25)

How does Angelo feel about Isabella's words? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

They are logical.
They are foolish.
They are compassionate.
They are aggravating.
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