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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. 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) He wants to make Claudio an example.
(d) His sister is Claudio's fiancee.

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

3. Where is Claudio's sister when she first appears on stage?
(a) In her brother's house.
(b) At a graveyard.
(c) In church.
(d) At a convent.

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

5. What is Pompey's occupation?
(a) Clown.
(b) Servant.
(c) Messenger.
(d) Dancer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do the people in Vienna view the laws, according to the Duke?

3. Who does Escalus invite to his house for dinner at the beginning of Act 2?

4. What does Isabella hate about her brother?

5. Who have men been sent to find after Claudio's arrest?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Angelo feel after Isabella has left?

2. How does Escalus describe the Duke in Act 3?

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

4. What news does Pompey bring when he first appears on stage?

5. What does Pompey compare prostitutes to?

6. What does the Duke do to get the Provost to disobey Angelo's orders?

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

8. What does Lucio do when he hears of Claudio's supposed execution?

9. What happens when Isabella meets with Angelo for the second time?

10. What does the Duke say Angelo has never done before his time as the deputy?

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