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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 the occupation of Mistress Overdone?
(a) Brothel Owner.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Dancer.
(d) Assistant.

2. What news does Pompey bring the first time he is on stage?
(a) Claudio has been arrested.
(b) The brothels are being shut down.
(c) The taxes are all due.
(d) A town meeting has been called.

3. Why is Angelo being so harsh in punishing Claudio?
(a) He has a personal hatred for Claudio.
(b) He lost a lot of money gambling with Claudio.
(c) He wants to make Claudio an example.
(d) His sister is Claudio's fiancee.

4. What is the name of the Friar the Duke speaks with in Act 1?
(a) Bryan.
(b) Ryan.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Lucas.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Escalus hold?

2. How long have the laws been unenforced in Vienna?

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

4. Why is the Duke appointing a new deputy?

5. What is the new deputy instructed to do?

(see the answer key)

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