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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Duke think will happen to Angelo when given power?
(a) It will harden him.
(b) It will weaken him.
(c) It will make him less faithful
(d) It will drive him mad.

2. What does the Duke plan to do while in disguise?
(a) Get opinions from the people.
(b) Hide from his responsibility.
(c) Observe Angelo.
(d) Help enforce the laws.

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

4. Who leads Claudio through the streets when he is arrested?
(a) The Duke.
(b) The deputy.
(c) The jailer.
(d) The Provost.

5. Why is the Duke leaving the city at the beginning of the play?
(a) He does not say.
(b) He is not leaving the city.
(c) He has an important meeting.
(d) He has a marriage to attend.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Duke describe Angelo?

2. What is the name of Claudio's fiancee?

3. What is Claudio's sister doing while he is being arrested?

4. What is the name of the Friar the Duke speaks with in Act 1?

5. Why is the Duke appointing a new deputy?

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