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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who have men been sent to find after Claudio's arrest?
(a) The Prince.
(b) The Pope.
(c) The Baron.
(d) The Duke.

2. Who leads Claudio through the streets when he is arrested?
(a) The Provost.
(b) The deputy.
(c) The Duke.
(d) The jailer.

3. What is the name of the Friar the Duke speaks with in Act 1?
(a) Lucas.
(b) Ryan.
(c) Bryan.
(d) Thomas.

4. What does the Duke plan to disguise himself as?
(a) A friar.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A servant.
(d) A woman.

5. What does Claudio's sister promise to do when she hears of her brother's arrest?
(a) Try to help him.
(b) Bless him.
(c) Visit him.
(d) Pray for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many characters are present in the first scene?

2. Why is the Duke leaving the city at the beginning of the play?

3. How do the people in Vienna view the laws, according to the Duke?

4. Why does the Duke not honor the wishes of his new deputy at the beginning of the play?

5. What has Claudio been arrested for?

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