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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Escalus ask the Constable for a list of?
(a) People waiting to be judged.
(b) Replacements for his job.
(c) Prisoners.
(d) The laws and punishments.

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

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

4. What has Angelo never had a weakness for in the past?
(a) Trying to be popular.
(b) Greed.
(c) Breaking the law.
(d) Human appetites.

5. When does Angelo ask to see Isabella again after she pleads for her brother's life?
(a) When the Duke returns.
(b) On Sunday.
(c) After her brother's execution.
(d) The next day.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has it been since someone was killed for fornication?

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

3. What does Claudio's friend call his sister when he finds her?

4. What is Pompey accused of?

5. How does the Duke describe Angelo?

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