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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. What is Claudio's sister's name?
(a) Isabella.
(b) Julia.
(c) Brittania.
(d) Portia.

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

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

4. What is Lucio joking about the first time he is on stage?
(a) Money.
(b) His immoral life.
(c) Gambling.
(d) His mother.

5. What does the Duke plan to do while in disguise?
(a) Hide from his responsibility.
(b) Get opinions from the people.
(c) Observe Angelo.
(d) Help enforce the laws.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of Mistress Overdone?

2. Who leads Claudio through the streets when he is arrested?

3. Why does the Duke not honor the wishes of his new deputy at the beginning of the play?

4. What kind of occupation is Claudio's sister trying to obtain?

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

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