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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Claudio been arrested for?
(a) Gambling on Sunday.
(b) Stealing bread.
(c) Hitting a priest.
(d) Impregnating his fiancee.

2. Where is the Duke seeking refuge?
(a) The monastery.
(b) The bell tower.
(c) The friary.
(d) The poor house.

3. What does Escalus say he will do if Pompey is arrested again?
(a) Have him whipped.
(b) Fine him heavily.
(c) Throw him in prison.
(d) Tell his wife.

4. How long has it been since someone was killed for fornication?
(a) 50 years.
(b) Never.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 40 years.

5. How many characters are present in the first scene?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

6. What is Lucio joking about the first time he is on stage?
(a) Money.
(b) Gambling.
(c) His mother.
(d) His immoral life.

7. Who does Isabella plan to tell of Angelo's offer to her?
(a) The nun.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Lucio.
(d) Claudio.

8. What does Claudio's sister promise to do when she hears of her brother's arrest?
(a) Try to help him.
(b) Pray for him.
(c) Bless him.
(d) Visit him.

9. What does the Duke plan to do while in disguise?
(a) Hide from his responsibility.
(b) Help enforce the laws.
(c) Get opinions from the people.
(d) Observe Angelo.

10. What does the Duke tell his new deputy to use in judgment?
(a) His soul.
(b) The law.
(c) His mind.
(d) His heart.

11. Why does the Duke not honor the wishes of his new deputy at the beginning of the play?
(a) He is in a hurry.
(b) He has no doubts about his abilities.
(c) He needs proof of worth first.
(d) He does not have that power.

12. How does Angelo feel about Isabella's words?
(a) They are logical.
(b) They are aggravating.
(c) They are foolish.
(d) They are compassionate.

13. What about Isabella allows Angelo to be vulnerable?
(a) Her virtue.
(b) Her shyness.
(c) Her confidence.
(d) Her logic.

14. What does Angelo tell Isabella he feels for her?
(a) Love.
(b) Lust.
(c) Passion.
(d) Dependence.

15. Where does Claudio's sister want to live?
(a) At the palace.
(b) In England.
(c) In a monastery.
(d) In a cloister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Provost say will happen to Angelo after Claudio's execution?

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

3. What is Pompey's occupation?

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

5. What is the punishment for Claudio's crime?

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