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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mariana think should accuse Angelo of fornication?

2. Who is the only person who knows that the Duke is in disguise?

3. How does Claudio react when he first hears of the proposition made to Isabella?

4. What is the occupation of Angelo's fiancee's brother?

5. What does the Duke do when Isabella comes to see Claudio in prison?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Despair was a theme that was placed in a number of sensitive places in this plot. What are some of these places, and what role does despair play in this book?

Essay Topic 2

Belonging and security were two themes present in this play. Where do these themes appear, and which characters are most motivated by them?

Essay Topic 3

Escalus and Angelo are two very similar people, and yet they have some very notable and important differences. Using the text to cite some support, write a compare/contrast essay about these two characters.

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