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

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

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

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

5. What does the Duke think will happen to Angelo when given power?
(a) It will drive him mad.
(b) It will harden him.
(c) It will weaken him.
(d) It will make him less faithful

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Duke seeking refuge?

2. Where does this play take place?

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

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

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

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