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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. What position does Escalus hold?
(a) Lord.
(b) Duke.
(c) Mayor.
(d) Earl.

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

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

4. How does Lucio react to the news that Claudio has been arrested?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is shocked.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is sad.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Act 2, Scene 3 take place?

2. What does the Duke think of his city at the beginning of the play?

3. What does Escalus say he will do if Pompey is arrested again?

4. What word does Escalus use to describe the Constable?

5. What does the Duke ask the provost to tell him?

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