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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the occupation of Mistress Overdone?
(a) Prostitute.
(b) Assistant.
(c) Dancer.
(d) Brothel Owner.

2. On what point does Escalus agree with Angelo?
(a) Laws must be enforced.
(b) The city is unbearable.
(c) Claudio's punishment should be harsh.
(d) Fear is the best motivator.

3. What is Pompey arrested for in Act 3?
(a) Lechery.
(b) Prostitution.
(c) Defiling a church.
(d) Insulting a group of women.

4. What is Mariana wearing when she appears at the city gate?
(a) A wedding dress.
(b) A nun's habit.
(c) Shackles.
(d) A veil.

5. According to the disguised Duke, who would choose to keep their own life?
(a) Power seekers.
(b) All men.
(c) Fools.
(d) Sinners.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ragozine's crime?

2. How long has Barnardine been a prisoner?

3. What is done with Ragozine's body?

4. Who is supposed to accuse Angelo of fornication?

5. How does Claudio's sister feel when she first hears of her brother's arrest?

(see the answer key)

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