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

2. What is the name of Claudio's fiancee?
(a) July.
(b) Juliet.
(c) Julie.
(d) Julia.

3. How do the people in Vienna view the laws, according to the Duke?
(a) They fear them.
(b) They don't know them.
(c) They have forgotten them.
(d) They laugh at them.

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

5. What is the new deputy instructed to do?
(a) Increase purity.
(b) Enforce the laws.
(c) Fill the jails.
(d) Keep the peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Duke tell his new deputy to use in judgment?

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

3. What position does Escalus hold?

4. Who allows the laws in Vienna to go unenforced for so long?

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

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