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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Duke tell his new deputy to use in judgment?
(a) His soul.
(b) The law.
(c) His mind.
(d) His heart.

2. How many characters are present in the first scene?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

3. What position does Escalus hold?
(a) Lord.
(b) Mayor.
(c) Duke.
(d) Earl.

4. How does Escalus describe the new deputy?
(a) Full of grace and honor.
(b) Full of gratitude and love.
(c) Full of mercy and justice.
(d) Full of pride and anger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long have the laws been unenforced in Vienna?

2. What is the punishment for Claudio's crime?

3. What does the new deputy want when he is appointed to his new office?

4. What does the Duke plan to do while in disguise?

5. Who allows the laws in Vienna to go unenforced for so long?

(see the answer key)

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