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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 has become corrupt.
(d) It is too big for its boundaries.

2. Who does the Duke think would be the best person to enforce the laws?
(a) The Pope.
(b) The Duke.
(c) The Deputy.
(d) The King.

3. How long has Mistress Overdone been a prostitute?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 9 years.
(d) 11 years.

4. Who does the Duke plan to speak with when he leaves the scene after talking to the woman?
(a) The Provost.
(b) Angelo.
(c) The Pope.
(d) Claudio.

5. What does the Duke do when Isabella comes to see Claudio in prison?
(a) Prays with them.
(b) Comforts Isabella.
(c) Gives them privacy.
(d) Hides where he can hear them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the woman who is engaged to Angelo?

2. Why does Angelo choose to not marry his fiancee?

3. What does Isabella ask Angelo when she meets with him the day after pleading for her brother's life?

4. In Act 2, Scene 4, what does Angelo say he cannot stop thinking about?

5. What does the Duke tell Angelo's fiancee to calm her fears about the plan?

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