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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 Froth accused of doing?
(a) Speaking out against the Duke.
(b) Beating his wife.
(c) Stealing some jewels.
(d) Insulting a woman.

2. What has Isabella unloosed in Angelo after pleading for her brother's life?
(a) His anger.
(b) His temptations.
(c) His lust.
(d) His compassion.

3. How does Claudio react when he first hears of the proposition made to Isabella?
(a) Confused.
(b) Fearful.
(c) Excited.
(d) Disgusted.

4. What does the Duke say Isabella is doing when she speaks out against Angelo?
(a) Avenge a rejection.
(b) Save her skin.
(c) Punish her brother's killer.
(d) Slandering Angelo.

5. Who does the Duke think would be the best person to enforce the laws?
(a) The King.
(b) The Duke.
(c) The Deputy.
(d) The Pope.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does the Duke plan to speak with when he leaves the scene after talking to the woman?

3. How does the Duke describe Angelo?

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

5. Who does Angelo's fiancee ask for permission to be a part of the plan?

(see the answer key)

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