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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many characters are present in the first scene?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

2. What is Lucio joking about the first time he is on stage?
(a) Money.
(b) His mother.
(c) Gambling.
(d) His immoral life.

3. Who does the Duke appoint as his new deputy?
(a) Antoinne.
(b) Angelo.
(c) Angeliano.
(d) Antonio.

4. How does Escalus describe the new deputy?
(a) Full of gratitude and love.
(b) Full of pride and anger.
(c) Full of grace and honor.
(d) Full of mercy and justice.

5. Who is trying to make an example of Claudio?
(a) Angelo.
(b) Isabella.
(c) Lucio.
(d) The Duke.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Escalus say he will do if Pompey is arrested again?

2. What does the Duke plan to do while in disguise?

3. What news does Pompey bring the first time he is on stage?

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

5. Why does the Duke not honor the wishes of his new deputy at the beginning of the play?

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