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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 does Isabella call Angelo as she pleads for her brother's life?
(a) A lord.
(b) A punisher.
(c) A bully.
(d) A tyrant.

2. Why is the Duke appointing a new deputy?
(a) The old one died.
(b) He is going away.
(c) He wants less responsibilities.
(d) The city is growing.

3. What does the Duke tell his new deputy to use in judgment?
(a) His mind.
(b) The law.
(c) His heart.
(d) His soul.

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

5. What news does Pompey bring the first time he is on stage?
(a) A town meeting has been called.
(b) The taxes are all due.
(c) Claudio has been arrested.
(d) The brothels are being shut down.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Juliet sent away from the prison at the beginning of Act 2?

2. When does Angelo ask to see Isabella again after she pleads for her brother's life?

3. Who have men been sent to find after Claudio's arrest?

4. What does Isabella hate about her brother?

5. Where does this play take place?

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