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

2. How long does Pompey think the new law enforcement will last?
(a) 10 months.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 5 weeks.
(d) 5 years.

3. How does the Duke feel about what the woman tells him in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) He is happy to hear it.
(b) He is not surprised.
(c) He feels deep compassion.
(d) He is deeply shocked.

4. Who have men been sent to find after Claudio's arrest?
(a) The Baron.
(b) The Duke.
(c) The Pope.
(d) The Prince.

5. Why is the Duke appointing a new deputy?
(a) He wants less responsibilities.
(b) He is going away.
(c) The city is growing.
(d) The old one died.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the Duke afraid of being viewed by the people?

2. What does the Provost say will happen to Angelo after Claudio's execution?

3. Who allows the laws in Vienna to go unenforced for so long?

4. What kind of occupation is Claudio's sister trying to obtain?

5. How does Escalus describe the new deputy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Escalus ask Angelo at the beginning of Act 2, and what is Angelo's response?

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

3. What punishments are given to the men that the Constable brings before Escalus and Angelo?

4. What is Mariana doing when she first appears on stage, and where is she?

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

6. Who does the Constable bring before Escalus and Angelo, and what are they accused of?

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

8. What does the Duke want to do at the city gate when he returns?

9. What does Mistress Overdone reveal about Lucio?

10. How is Isabella supposed to enter Angelo's house for the rendezvous, and why?

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