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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What reason does the disguised Duke give for asking the provost for some information?
(a) He has been away for a long time.
(b) He needs to minister to the prisoners.
(c) He is a close friend of Claudio's.
(d) He wants to bless Angelo.

3. Who leads Claudio through the streets when he is arrested?
(a) The jailer.
(b) The Provost.
(c) The deputy.
(d) The Duke.

4. On what point does Escalus agree with Angelo?
(a) Laws must be enforced.
(b) The city is unbearable.
(c) Claudio's punishment should be harsh.
(d) Fear is the best motivator.

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

6. What does the Duke think will happen to Angelo when given power?
(a) It will drive him mad.
(b) It will harden him.
(c) It will weaken him.
(d) It will make him less faithful

7. What does Isabella say is connected to her body?
(a) Her soul.
(b) Her emotions.
(c) Her mind.
(d) Her faith.

8. How does Escalus describe the new deputy?
(a) Full of grace and honor.
(b) Full of gratitude and love.
(c) Full of pride and anger.
(d) Full of mercy and justice.

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

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

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

12. What does Isabella ask Angelo when she meets with him the day after pleading for her brother's life?
(a) If he has changed his mind.
(b) If she can take her brother's place.
(c) If she gave him enough time.
(d) If there is anything she can do to change his mind.

13. What kind of occupation is Claudio's sister trying to obtain?
(a) Wife.
(b) Artist.
(c) Nun.
(d) Writer.

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

15. How does Lucio react to the news that Claudio has been arrested?
(a) He is sad.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is shocked.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Isabella plan to tell of Angelo's offer to her?

2. Why does Angelo not fear for his reputation?

3. Why is Angelo being so harsh in punishing Claudio?

4. In Act 2, Scene 4, what does Angelo say he cannot stop thinking about?

5. Why is the Duke leaving the city at the beginning of the play?

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