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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Claudio's sister when she first appears on stage?
(a) In her brother's house.
(b) At a graveyard.
(c) In church.
(d) At a convent.

2. How does the Duke feel about what the woman tells him in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) He feels deep compassion.
(b) He is not surprised.
(c) He is deeply shocked.
(d) He is happy to hear it.

3. What reason does the disguised Duke give for asking the provost for some information?
(a) He needs to minister to the prisoners.
(b) He wants to bless Angelo.
(c) He has been away for a long time.
(d) He is a close friend of Claudio's.

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

5. What does Isabella say her brother will lose if he is executed?
(a) Everything.
(b) His family.
(c) His physical life.
(d) His soul.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Pompey say people will always be tempted by?

3. What has Angelo never had a weakness for in the past?

4. Why is the Duke leaving the city at the beginning of the play?

5. What is the occupation of Mistress Overdone?

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