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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the Duke plan to do while in disguise?

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

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

5. How does Lucio react to the news that Claudio has been arrested?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Isabella think her brother will say about Angelo's proposition to her?

2. What are Lucio and his friends talking about when they first appear on scene?

3. What is the Provost doing with Claudio, and why?

4. What information does the Duke ask from the Provost?

5. What is Isabella's response to Angelo's proposition to her?

6. Why does Isabella think Mariana should accuse Angelo of fornication?

7. What does Mistress Overdone reveal about Lucio?

8. What does Isabella do when she meets with Angelo?

9. What does the Duke say when he is left alone on stage in the prison?

10. What do Angelo and Escalus think about the letters they received from the Duke?

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