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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 think of his city at the beginning of the play?
(a) It is the best place on earth.
(b) It is too big for its boundaries.
(c) It has become corrupt.
(d) He has no strong feelings either way.

2. Who questions the validity of Claudio's expedited execution?
(a) The Provost.
(b) The Duke.
(c) The Pope.
(d) Escalus.

3. What position does Escalus hold?
(a) Duke.
(b) Lord.
(c) Earl.
(d) Mayor.

4. How does Claudio's sister feel when she first hears of her brother's arrest?
(a) She can't believe it.
(b) She is angry.
(c) She feels justice has been served.
(d) She is not surprised.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long have the laws been unenforced in Vienna?

2. How does Escalus describe the new deputy?

3. What does Claudio's sister promise to do when she hears of her brother's arrest?

4. Why does Angelo not fear for his reputation?

5. What has Claudio been arrested for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mistress Overdone reveal about Lucio?

2. What is the proposition Angelo gives to Isabella?

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

4. What is the Duke's plan to save Claudio's life and please Mariana?

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

6. What does Isabella think when she is first told about her brother's arrest?

7. What does Lucio say to the disguised Duke in the prison?

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

9. What message does Angelo send the Provost while the Duke is in the prison?

10. What does the Duke have to do before he leaves the city at the beginning of the book?

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