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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. What does the Duke tell his new deputy to use in judgment?
(a) His mind.
(b) His heart.
(c) His soul.
(d) The law.

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

3. What word does Escalus use to describe the Constable?
(a) Impersonal.
(b) Impressive.
(c) Ineffective.
(d) Incompetent.

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

5. Where does Claudio's sister want to live?
(a) In a monastery.
(b) In England.
(c) In a cloister.
(d) At the palace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the Duke think would be the best person to enforce the laws?

2. Where does this play take place?

3. What is the occupation of Mistress Overdone?

4. What has Angelo never had a weakness for in the past?

5. Who allows the laws in Vienna to go unenforced for so long?

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