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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the men reading letters from the Duke worried about?

2. How long has Barnardine been a prisoner?

3. What word does Lucio use to describe Angelo in Act 3?

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

5. Who does Isabella think should accuse Angelo of fornication?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the forms of foreshadowing used in this book, and how do those moments affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Personal identity was one of the main themes in this book. Where does this theme appear, and how does its inclusion in the novel shape the course of the plot?

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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