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

2. Where does Claudio's sister want to live?
(a) In a monastery.
(b) At the palace.
(c) In a cloister.
(d) In England.

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

4. How long has it been since someone was killed for fornication?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 40 years.
(c) 50 years.
(d) Never.

5. Where is the Duke seeking refuge?
(a) The bell tower.
(b) The monastery.
(c) The friary.
(d) The poor house.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How is the Duke afraid of being viewed by the people?

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

5. Where does this play take place?

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