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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) Trying to be popular.
(b) Human appetites.
(c) Greed.
(d) Breaking the law.

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

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

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. How does the Duke describe Angelo?
(a) A man of action.
(b) A man of solace.
(c) A man of abstinence.
(d) A man of duty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Duke seeking refuge?

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

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

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

5. Who does the Duke appoint as his new deputy?

(see the answer key)

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