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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Escalus invite to his house for dinner at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) A monk.
(b) The Duke.
(c) The deputy.
(d) A justice.

2. What does the Duke tell Isabella to put her faith in when she is told Claudio was killed?
(a) Her heart.
(b) Heaven.
(c) The Duke.
(d) The church.

3. What does Isabella threaten to do to Angelo when he tells her Claudio is dead?
(a) Curse him to hell.
(b) Castrate him.
(c) Pluck his eyes out.
(d) Spread rumors about him.

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

5. What is Pompey accused of?
(a) Stealing a horse.
(b) Selling illegal alcohol.
(c) Being a bawd.
(d) Beating his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Escalus ask the Constable for a list of?

2. Why is Pompey unable to move Barnardine for his execution?

3. What is Froth accused of doing?

4. On what point does Escalus disagree with Angelo?

5. Who argues with Angelo about Claudio's sentence at the beginning of Act 2?

(see the answer key)

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