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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Pompey unable to move Barnardine for his execution?
(a) He is too heavy.
(b) He is chained to the wall.
(c) He is sleeping.
(d) He is already dead.

2. On what point does Escalus disagree with Angelo?
(a) Fear is the best motivator.
(b) Claudio's punishment should be harsh.
(c) The city is unbearable.
(d) Laws must be enforced.

3. What is Pompey accused of?
(a) Selling illegal alcohol.
(b) Beating his wife.
(c) Stealing a horse.
(d) Being a bawd.

4. How does the brother of Angelo's fiancee die?
(a) He was bucked off a horse.
(b) He was hung for lechery.
(c) He died at war.
(d) He was lost at sea.

5. What does Lucio say to Isabella after news of Claudio's supposed execution has spread?
(a) He tried to stop it.
(b) He loves her.
(c) He is sorry.
(d) He got what he deserved.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Constable's name?

2. What is the name of the woman who is engaged to Angelo?

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

4. Who argues with Angelo about Claudio's sentence at the beginning of Act 2?

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

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