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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. Why is Juliet sent away from the prison at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) She is not allowed to see Claudio.
(b) Her father is ill.
(c) She is in labor.
(d) She is being arrested as well.

2. Where does the Duke go at the beginning of Act 4?
(a) The church.
(b) The nunnery.
(c) The prison.
(d) The monastery.

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

4. What does the new deputy want when he is appointed to his new office?
(a) Direction and goals.
(b) More money.
(c) To prove his worth.
(d) Some assistants.

5. What does the provost hope the Duke will have when he enters the prison?
(a) A replacement.
(b) A summons to court.
(c) News from the Duke.
(d) A pardon for Claudio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Isabella feel the need to prepare Claudio for after her second meeting with Angelo?

2. Why is the woman so frank when speaking to the Duke?

3. What is the Duke disguised as?

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

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

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