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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 is the Duke afraid of being viewed by the people?
(a) As a debaucher.
(b) As a faithless man.
(c) As a tyrant.
(d) As a weakling.

2. Who argues with Angelo about Claudio's sentence at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Isabella.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Escalus.
(d) Lucio.

3. How does Claudio's sister feel when she first hears of her brother's arrest?
(a) She feels justice has been served.
(b) She can't believe it.
(c) She is not surprised.
(d) She is angry.

4. What is the punishment for Claudio's crime?
(a) Beheading.
(b) Hanging.
(c) Drawn and Quartered.
(d) Life in prison.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the Duke describe Angelo?

3. On what point does Escalus disagree with Angelo?

4. Who tells Claudio's sister about his arrest?

5. What is Lucio joking about the first time he is on stage?

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