Measure for Measure Act 1, Scene 2 Quiz

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Why do the two gentlemen in this scene disapprove of the Duke’s peace talks with the King of Hungary?

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They believe war is necessary for national pride

They think the King of Hungary is untrustworthy

They are loyal to the King of Hungary and oppose the Duke

They are soldiers and war is their livelihood

What is the primary topic of the jokes told in Lucio's conversation with the gentleman?

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The Duke’s political decisions

The challenges of being a soldier

Sexual innuendos and sexually transmitted diseases

The cost of visiting Mistress Overdone’s establishment

Why has Claudio been arrested and sentenced to death?

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He was caught stealing from the Duke

He impregnated his fiancée

He participated in a rebellion against the government

He was accused of spreading disease in Vienna

What municipal proclamation does Pompey inform Mistress Overdone about?

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A new tax on all brothels in Vienna

A law banning sex work throughout the city

An order to destroy brothels in the suburbs of Vienna

A regulation that forces Mistress Overdone to leave the city

What does the reaction of Mistress Overdone and Pompey suggest about the effectiveness of Angelo’s moral reforms?

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They will be ineffective because vice in Venice is too deeply ingrained

They will likely succeed in purging Vienna of vice

They will cause the city’s economy to collapse

They will make Angelo a beloved and respected ruler

How does Claudio view earthly authority?

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As a perfect system of justice

As a divine force capable of absolute fairness

As a flawed institution that lacks true divine justice

As an oppressive system designed only to punish the weak

What does Claudio say has led to his downfall?

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A "conspiracy" against him

A "betrayal" by his closest friends

A "misapprehension" of the law

"Too much liberty" and immoderation

What does Lucio initially assume Claudio has been arrested for?

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Treason against the Duke

Theft from a nobleman

Public drunkenness

Murder

Why does Claudio believe Angelo is enforcing such a harsh punishment?

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Angelo wants to demonstrate his authority and set an example

Angelo wants to specifically punish Claudio's fiancée by killing Claudio

Angelo was ordered by the Duke to enforce this punishment

Claudio has broken multiple laws and deserves the sentence