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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What time is Barnardine supposed to be executed?
(a) 9:00 am.
(b) 9:00 pm.
(c) 8:00 pm.
(d) 8:00 am.

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 Isabella call Angelo as she pleads for her brother's life?
(a) A lord.
(b) A bully.
(c) A tyrant.
(d) A punisher.

5. What does Isabella threaten to do to Angelo when he tells her Claudio is dead?
(a) Spread rumors about him.
(b) Pluck his eyes out.
(c) Curse him to hell.
(d) Castrate him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Duke think will happen to Angelo when given power?

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

3. Why does Pompey's friend refuse to pay his bail this time?

4. Who teases Pompey about being arrested in Act 3?

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

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