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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 is Lucio joking about the first time he is on stage?
(a) His mother.
(b) His immoral life.
(c) Money.
(d) Gambling.

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

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

4. What does the Duke think of his city at the beginning of the play?
(a) It has become corrupt.
(b) It is the best place on earth.
(c) He has no strong feelings either way.
(d) It is too big for its boundaries.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many characters are present in the first scene?

2. What is the punishment for Claudio's crime?

3. Why is the Duke leaving the city at the beginning of the play?

4. What position does Escalus hold?

5. Why is the Duke appointing a new deputy?

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