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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. What do the gentlemen in scene two say they probably have as a result of their lifestyle?
(a) Enemies.
(b) Debt.
(c) Illegitimate children.
(d) Venerial diseases.

2. What does the Duke think of his city at the beginning of the play?
(a) It has become corrupt.
(b) It is the best place on earth.
(c) He has no strong feelings either way.
(d) It is too big for its boundaries.

3. What is Pompey's occupation?
(a) Servant.
(b) Clown.
(c) Dancer.
(d) Messenger.

4. Where does this play take place?
(a) Veracruz.
(b) Vienna.
(c) Vilencia.
(d) Venice.

5. How long have the laws been unenforced in Vienna?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 16 years.
(c) 14 years.
(d) 12 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of Mistress Overdone?

2. How does Lucio react to the news that Claudio has been arrested?

3. What news does Pompey bring the first time he is on stage?

4. Who does the Duke think would be the best person to enforce the laws?

5. What has Claudio been arrested for?

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