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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 feel Claudio deserves after speaking with the woman in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Mercy.
(b) A chance to plead his case.
(c) Exactly what he got.
(d) A meeting with his new son.

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

3. What is the punishment for Claudio's crime?
(a) Drawn and Quartered.
(b) Hanging.
(c) Beheading.
(d) Life in prison.

4. Why is the Duke leaving the city at the beginning of the play?
(a) He is not leaving the city.
(b) He has an important meeting.
(c) He has a marriage to attend.
(d) He does not say.

5. What does Isabella feel the need to prepare Claudio for after her second meeting with Angelo?
(a) Escape.
(b) Her wedding.
(c) Death.
(d) A ruined reputation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Friar the Duke speaks with in Act 1?

2. What has Isabella unloosed in Angelo after pleading for her brother's life?

3. Who leads Claudio through the streets when he is arrested?

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

5. What does Isabella say is connected to her body?

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