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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lucio call the Duke while speaking to Isabella after Claudio's supposed execution?
(a) Duke of Devastation.
(b) Duke of Devotion.
(c) Duke of Dark Corners.
(d) Duke of Dreaded Innocence.

2. What action does Angelo regret?
(a) Sleeping with Isabella.
(b) Causing a scandal.
(c) Killing Claudio.
(d) Conferring with Escalus.

3. Why is Angelo being so harsh in punishing Claudio?
(a) His sister is Claudio's fiancee.
(b) He wants to make Claudio an example.
(c) He lost a lot of money gambling with Claudio.
(d) He has a personal hatred for Claudio.

4. What is the name of the Friar the Duke speaks with in Act 1?
(a) Bryan.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Lucas.
(d) Ryan.

5. Who does Isabella plan to tell of Angelo's offer to her?
(a) Claudio.
(b) The Duke.
(c) The nun.
(d) Lucio.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the disguised Duke, who would choose to keep their own life?

3. What is the new deputy instructed to do?

4. When is the person who knows the Duke's disguise supposed to deliver what the Duke gave to him?

5. Where does the Duke plan to hold a meeting the night after Claudio's supposed execution?

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