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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who allows the laws in Vienna to go unenforced for so long?
(a) The King.
(b) The Duke.
(c) The Deputy.
(d) The Commissioner.

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

3. How does Isabella respond to Angelo's offer to spare her brother?
(a) She refuses.
(b) She thanks him and accepts.
(c) She slaps him.
(d) She asks to have some time to think about it.

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

5. Why is Angelo's fiancee reluctant to be a part of the Duke's plan?
(a) She does not love Angelo anymore.
(b) She does not want to sin.
(c) She does not want to make Angelo angry.
(d) She does not want to hurt Isabella's feelings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Constable's name?

2. What is Juliet's crime?

3. Who does Isabella plan to tell of Angelo's offer to her?

4. What does Isabella threaten to do that would ruin Angelo's reputation?

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

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