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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

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 does Claudio's friend call his sister when he finds her?
(a) Sister.
(b) Lover.
(c) Lady.
(d) Saint.

3. Who have men been sent to find after Claudio's arrest?
(a) The Prince.
(b) The Baron.
(c) The Duke.
(d) The Pope.

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

5. How many characters are present in the first scene?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Pompey's occupation?

3. Who is trying to make an example of Claudio?

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

5. What has Angelo never had a weakness for in the past?

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