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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. How long have the laws been unenforced in Vienna?
(a) 14 years.
(b) 16 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 12 years.

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

3. What is the punishment for Claudio's crime?
(a) Beheading.
(b) Hanging.
(c) Life in prison.
(d) Drawn and Quartered.

4. Where does this play take place?
(a) Vilencia.
(b) Veracruz.
(c) Venice.
(d) Vienna.

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. How does Lucio react to the news that Claudio has been arrested?

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

3. What has Angelo never had a weakness for in the past?

4. What do the gentlemen in scene two say they probably have as a result of their lifestyle?

5. What is Claudio's sister doing while he is being arrested?

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