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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. What is the occupation of Mistress Overdone?
(a) Dancer.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Assistant.
(d) Brothel Owner.

2. Where does Claudio's sister want to live?
(a) In England.
(b) In a cloister.
(c) In a monastery.
(d) At the palace.

3. How does Claudio's sister feel when she first hears of her brother's arrest?
(a) She feels justice has been served.
(b) She can't believe it.
(c) She is angry.
(d) She is not surprised.

4. What does the Duke think of his city at the beginning of the play?
(a) It is the best place on earth.
(b) He has no strong feelings either way.
(c) It is too big for its boundaries.
(d) It has become corrupt.

5. What does the Duke plan to do while in disguise?
(a) Get opinions from the people.
(b) Observe Angelo.
(c) Help enforce the laws.
(d) Hide from his responsibility.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the Duke think would be the best person to enforce the laws?

2. How is the Duke afraid of being viewed by the people?

3. What kind of occupation is Claudio's sister trying to obtain?

4. Why is Angelo being so harsh in punishing Claudio?

5. On what point does Escalus disagree with Angelo?

(see the answer key)

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