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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 mercy and justice.
(c) Full of pride and anger.
(d) Full of gratitude and love.

2. What position does Escalus hold?
(a) Duke.
(b) Lord.
(c) Earl.
(d) Mayor.

3. What is the punishment for Claudio's crime?
(a) Beheading.
(b) Drawn and Quartered.
(c) Hanging.
(d) Life in prison.

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

5. What is the new deputy instructed to do?
(a) Fill the jails.
(b) Enforce the laws.
(c) Increase purity.
(d) Keep the peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Duke think will happen to Angelo when given power?

2. Where does this play take place?

3. Where is the Duke seeking refuge?

4. What do the gentlemen in scene two say they probably have as a result of their lifestyle?

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

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