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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the Duke plan to disguise himself as?
(a) A servant.
(b) A woman.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) A friar.

3. Who argues with Angelo about Claudio's sentence at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Escalus.
(b) Lucio.
(c) The Duke.
(d) Isabella.

4. Who does the Duke think would be the best person to enforce the laws?
(a) The King.
(b) The Duke.
(c) The Pope.
(d) The Deputy.

5. What does Escalus say he will do if Pompey is arrested again?
(a) Have him whipped.
(b) Throw him in prison.
(c) Tell his wife.
(d) Fine him heavily.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Claudio's sister want to live?

2. How does Escalus describe the new deputy?

3. What do the gentlemen in scene two say they probably have as a result of their lifestyle?

4. What is the name of the Friar the Duke speaks with in Act 1?

5. What does the Duke think of his city at the beginning of the play?

(see the answer key)

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