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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Duke think will happen to Angelo when given power?
(a) It will weaken him.
(b) It will harden him.
(c) It will drive him mad.
(d) It will make him less faithful

2. What does Claudio's friend call his sister when he finds her?
(a) Lady.
(b) Sister.
(c) Lover.
(d) Saint.

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

4. What kind of life does Claudio's sister want to live?
(a) A free and lively life.
(b) A happy and content life.
(c) A strict and pious life.
(d) A serious and rigid life.

5. Why is the Duke appointing a new deputy?
(a) The old one died.
(b) He wants less responsibilities.
(c) The city is growing.
(d) He is going away.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does the Duke describe Angelo?

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

5. Where does Claudio's sister want to live?

(see the answer key)

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