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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leads Mistress Overdone into the prison in Act 3?

2. Why does Angelo think the person he wronged will not speak out against him?

3. What does the provost hope the Duke will have when he enters the prison?

4. According to the disguised Duke, who would choose to keep their own life?

5. What does the Duke say to Lucio about Angelo's strictness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these instances affect those characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

Power and greed were two common themes in this book. Where do they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 3

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

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