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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman tell the disguised Duke in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. What is Claudio's sister's name?

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

4. Where is the Duke seeking refuge?

5. Who does the Duke think would be the best person to enforce the laws?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Angelo feel after Isabella has left?

2. What does Isabella think her brother will say about Angelo's proposition to her?

3. How does Escalus describe the Duke in Act 3?

4. What position does the Provost offer to Pompey?

5. What does Lucio tell Isabella about Claudio's arrest?

6. What is Claudio arrested for?

7. How is Isabella supposed to enter Angelo's house for the rendezvous, and why?

8. What does Escalus say about the Duke's idea to appoint Angelo as the new deputy?

9. Where does the Duke go in Act 2, Scene 3?

10. How does the Duke plan to observe the actions of Angelo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Isabella presented a very interesting and unique philosophy on life. What is this philosophy, and how does this different idealism affect the people around her?

Essay Topic 2

Power and greed were two common themes in this book. Where do they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 3

Despair was a theme that was placed in a number of sensitive places in this plot. What are some of these places, and what role does despair play in this book?

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