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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. How does Escalus describe the new deputy?
(a) Full of grace and honor.
(b) Full of gratitude and love.
(c) Full of pride and anger.
(d) Full of mercy and justice.

2. What is the name of Claudio's fiancee?
(a) Julia.
(b) July.
(c) Julie.
(d) Juliet.

3. How do the people in Vienna view the laws, according to the Duke?
(a) They have forgotten them.
(b) They fear them.
(c) They laugh at them.
(d) They don't know them.

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

5. What has Angelo never had a weakness for in the past?
(a) Human appetites.
(b) Trying to be popular.
(c) Greed.
(d) Breaking the law.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the Duke afraid of being viewed by the people?

2. How does Lucio react to the news that Claudio has been arrested?

3. What is the occupation of Mistress Overdone?

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

5. Why is Angelo being so harsh in punishing Claudio?

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