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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. Who leads Mistress Overdone into the prison in Act 3?
(a) Elbow.
(b) The Provost.
(c) Angelo.
(d) Escalus.

2. What is the name of the executioner?
(a) Abidgement.
(b) Absalom.
(c) Abhorson.
(d) Aboreton.

3. What does Isabella ask Angelo when she meets with him the day after pleading for her brother's life?
(a) If she gave him enough time.
(b) If he has changed his mind.
(c) If she can take her brother's place.
(d) If there is anything she can do to change his mind.

4. What do the gentlemen in scene two say they probably have as a result of their lifestyle?
(a) Enemies.
(b) Debt.
(c) Illegitimate children.
(d) Venerial diseases.

5. Why does Angelo choose to not marry his fiancee?
(a) Her dowry was lost.
(b) She was not virtuous.
(c) He lost interest in her.
(d) Her brother was a shame to his name.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who have men been sent to find after Claudio's arrest?

2. What word does Escalus use to describe the Constable?

3. What is Pompey accused of?

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

5. Where does the Duke want to hear all complaints against Angelo?

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