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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. Why does Angelo not fear for his reputation?
(a) He feels reputations are needless.
(b) It is spotless thus far.
(c) His actions will speak for themselves.
(d) He already has a bad reputation.

2. How does Claudio react when he first hears of the proposition made to Isabella?
(a) Disgusted.
(b) Fearful.
(c) Excited.
(d) Confused.

3. What does Pompey compare prostitutes to?
(a) Businessmen.
(b) Salesmen.
(c) Artists.
(d) Jailers.

4. Who will explain the plan to Angelo's fiancee?
(a) Claudio.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Escalus.
(d) Isabella.

5. What do the gentlemen in scene two say they probably have as a result of their lifestyle?
(a) Venerial diseases.
(b) Debt.
(c) Illegitimate children.
(d) Enemies.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what point does Escalus agree with Angelo?

2. Why does the Duke not honor the wishes of his new deputy at the beginning of the play?

3. Where is Claudio's sister when she first appears on stage?

4. Who leads Mistress Overdone into the prison in Act 3?

5. What does the disguised Duke tell Escalus is lacking in people?

(see the answer key)

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