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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. Who allows the laws in Vienna to go unenforced for so long?
(a) The King.
(b) The Duke.
(c) The Commissioner.
(d) The Deputy.

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

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

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

5. What is Claudio's sister doing while he is being arrested?
(a) Getting married.
(b) Burrying her husband.
(c) Becoming a nun.
(d) Having a baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the people in Vienna view the laws, according to the Duke?

2. Where does this play take place?

3. What does the Duke plan to disguise himself as?

4. What has Angelo never had a weakness for in the past?

5. What is the occupation of Mistress Overdone?

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