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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why is the woman so frank when speaking to the Duke?
(a) She has spoken to nobody in days.
(b) She recognizes him.
(c) She thinks he is a friar.
(d) She hopes he can help.

4. Who leads Claudio through the streets when he is arrested?
(a) The deputy.
(b) The Duke.
(c) The Provost.
(d) The jailer.

5. What does Claudio's sister promise to do when she hears of her brother's arrest?
(a) Pray for him.
(b) Try to help him.
(c) Visit him.
(d) Bless him.

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

7. In Act 2, Scene 4, what does Angelo say he cannot stop thinking about?
(a) Claudio.
(b) His new power.
(c) Isabella.
(d) Justice.

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

9. What does Isabella ask Angelo when she meets with him the day after pleading for her brother's life?
(a) If there is anything she can do to change his mind.
(b) If she can take her brother's place.
(c) If he has changed his mind.
(d) If she gave him enough time.

10. What is Pompey accused of?
(a) Beating his wife.
(b) Stealing a horse.
(c) Being a bawd.
(d) Selling illegal alcohol.

11. On what point does Escalus agree with Angelo?
(a) Claudio's punishment should be harsh.
(b) Fear is the best motivator.
(c) Laws must be enforced.
(d) The city is unbearable.

12. What does Isabella hate about her brother?
(a) The confidence he has.
(b) The crime he committed.
(c) His despair.
(d) His lack of faith.

13. Who is trying to make an example of Claudio?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Isabella.
(c) Angelo.
(d) Lucio.

14. What is the Duke disguised as?
(a) A jailer.
(b) A prisoner.
(c) A Friar.
(d) A priest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Claudio's sister doing while he is being arrested?

2. What does the Duke think will happen to Angelo when given power?

3. Where does Act 2, Scene 3 take place?

4. What does Isabella call Angelo as she pleads for her brother's life?

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

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