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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. Who argues with Angelo about Claudio's sentence at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Lucio.
(c) Escalus.
(d) Isabella.

2. How long has it been since Angelo has seen Mariana?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 2 years.

3. What does the Duke feel Claudio deserves after speaking with the woman in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) A meeting with his new son.
(b) Exactly what he got.
(c) Mercy.
(d) A chance to plead his case.

4. Who tells Claudio's sister about his arrest?
(a) Lucio.
(b) A messenger.
(c) A priest.
(d) Angelo.

5. Why is Angelo being so harsh in punishing Claudio?
(a) His sister is Claudio's fiancee.
(b) He wants to make Claudio an example.
(c) He lost a lot of money gambling with Claudio.
(d) He has a personal hatred for Claudio.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Act 2, Scene 3 take place?

2. Who is the first woman the Duke sees at the beginning of Act 4?

3. What is the Duke disguised as?

4. What does Lucio call the Duke while speaking to Isabella after Claudio's supposed execution?

5. What does the Duke do when Isabella comes to see Claudio in prison?

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