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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does the Duke order Claudio's execution to be delayed for?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 1 day.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 4 days.

2. How does the brother of Angelo's fiancee die?
(a) He was hung for lechery.
(b) He was bucked off a horse.
(c) He died at war.
(d) He was lost at sea.

3. Why is the Duke leaving the city at the beginning of the play?
(a) He does not say.
(b) He has a marriage to attend.
(c) He has an important meeting.
(d) He is not leaving the city.

4. Why does the Duke not honor the wishes of his new deputy at the beginning of the play?
(a) He does not have that power.
(b) He needs proof of worth first.
(c) He has no doubts about his abilities.
(d) He is in a hurry.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is the Duke seeking refuge?

3. Who does the Duke say will free Claudio from prison when he meets the provost there?

4. Who arranges a rendezvous with Angelo at the beginning of Act 4?

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

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