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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 does the Duke think will happen to Angelo when given power?
(a) It will harden him.
(b) It will make him less faithful
(c) It will drive him mad.
(d) It will weaken him.

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

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

4. How long have the laws been unenforced in Vienna?
(a) 16 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 12 years.
(d) 14 years.

5. What is Claudio's sister doing while he is being arrested?
(a) Becoming a nun.
(b) Having a baby.
(c) Burrying her husband.
(d) Getting married.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Duke plan to do while in disguise?

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

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

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

5. What kind of life does Claudio's sister want to live?

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