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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Angelo never had a weakness for in the past?
(a) Greed.
(b) Breaking the law.
(c) Human appetites.
(d) Trying to be popular.

2. Why does Angelo not fear for his reputation?
(a) He feels reputations are needless.
(b) It is spotless thus far.
(c) His actions will speak for themselves.
(d) He already has a bad reputation.

3. What is Pompey accused of?
(a) Selling illegal alcohol.
(b) Being a bawd.
(c) Beating his wife.
(d) Stealing a horse.

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

5. What is the name of the Friar the Duke speaks with in Act 1?
(a) Bryan.
(b) Lucas.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Ryan.

6. What does Escalus ask the Constable for a list of?
(a) Replacements for his job.
(b) The laws and punishments.
(c) People waiting to be judged.
(d) Prisoners.

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

8. Why is the Duke leaving the city at the beginning of the play?
(a) He has a marriage to attend.
(b) He has an important meeting.
(c) He does not say.
(d) He is not leaving the city.

9. What does Pompey say people will always be tempted by?
(a) Flesh.
(b) Power.
(c) Money.
(d) Love.

10. In Act 2, Scene 4, what does Angelo say he cannot stop thinking about?
(a) Isabella.
(b) His new power.
(c) Claudio.
(d) Justice.

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

12. What does Isabella feel the need to prepare Claudio for after her second meeting with Angelo?
(a) A ruined reputation.
(b) Death.
(c) Her wedding.
(d) Escape.

13. What does Isabella hate about her brother?
(a) The crime he committed.
(b) His lack of faith.
(c) His despair.
(d) The confidence he has.

14. What does the Duke ask the provost to tell him?
(a) The names and crimes of the criminals.
(b) His opinion of Angelo's work.
(c) The date of Claudio's execution.
(d) The details of Angelo's actions.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leads Claudio through the streets when he is arrested?

2. How does Angelo feel about Isabella's words?

3. How long has it been since someone was killed for fornication?

4. What is the Duke disguised as?

5. What position does Escalus hold?

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