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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Isabella call Angelo as she pleads for her brother's life?
(a) A lord.
(b) A tyrant.
(c) A punisher.
(d) A bully.

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

6. 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.

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

8. What is the Duke disguised as?
(a) A jailer.
(b) A prisoner.
(c) A Friar.
(d) A priest.

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

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

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

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

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

14. How do the people in Vienna view the laws, according to the Duke?
(a) They fear them.
(b) They don't know them.
(c) They laugh at them.
(d) They have forgotten them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Escalus hold?

2. What is Claudio's sister's name?

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

4. How does Angelo threaten to kill Claudio if Isabella refuses his offer?

5. What does the Duke tell his new deputy to use in judgment?

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