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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Claudio's sister doing while he is being arrested?
(a) Having a baby.
(b) Becoming a nun.
(c) Burrying her husband.
(d) Getting married.

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

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

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

6. Who does Escalus invite to his house for dinner at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) A justice.
(b) The deputy.
(c) A monk.
(d) The Duke.

7. What does Angelo say Isabella can do to save her brother?
(a) Marry Angelo.
(b) Take him out of the country.
(c) Give up her body.
(d) Take his place.

8. Who does the Duke appoint as his new deputy?
(a) Angelo.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Angeliano.
(d) Antoinne.

9. What news does Pompey bring the first time he is on stage?
(a) Claudio has been arrested.
(b) The brothels are being shut down.
(c) The taxes are all due.
(d) A town meeting has been called.

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

11. Why is Juliet sent away from the prison at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) She is not allowed to see Claudio.
(b) She is in labor.
(c) Her father is ill.
(d) She is being arrested as well.

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

13. What does Isabella threaten to do that would ruin Angelo's reputation?
(a) Help Claudio escape.
(b) Marry him even though she is below his status.
(c) Tell others of his proposition.
(d) Tell others of his merciful heart.

14. Who does the Duke plan to speak with when he leaves the scene after talking to the woman?
(a) Angelo.
(b) The Pope.
(c) The Provost.
(d) Claudio.

15. What physical feature does Angelo love most about Isabella as she pleads for Claudio's life?
(a) Her voice.
(b) Her eyes.
(c) Her skin.
(d) Her hands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Claudio's sister about his arrest?

2. What is Pompey accused of?

3. What does Escalus ask the Constable for a list of?

4. When does Angelo ask to see Isabella again after she pleads for her brother's life?

5. What is Pompey's occupation?

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