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Act 2, Scene 3 Quiz
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How is Angelo hypocritical?
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He believes in extramarital sex but condemns it publicly
He wants to be friends with Claudio even though he has condemned him
He thinks Isabella is innocent but is determined to ruin her publicly
He enforces strict rules about morals but would act immorally if given the chance
What does Angelo’s internal struggle suggest about his character?
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He is a strong and virtuous leader with unwavering morals
He is aware of right and wrong but lacks the willpower to act morally
He has no awareness of his own hypocrisy
He believes he is justified in pursuing Isabella
How does Angelo subtly change his stance on Claudio’s execution?
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He becomes more adamant about executing Claudio
He immediately decides to pardon Claudio
He suggests that Isabella could save Claudio by sacrificing her body
He asks the Duke to make the final decision
Why is Angelo’s frustration with Isabella ironic?
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He is deceitful but accuses her of being crafty
He expects her to understand his request but has been unclear
He is a moral authority but suddenly refuses to enforce the law
None of the above
How does Angelo attempt to justify his demand to Isabella?
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He argues that she is being just as cruel as he is by refusing to save her brother
He tells her that Claudio has already been pardoned
He claims that she should ask the Duke for help
He insists that her religious beliefs are incorrect
How does Angelo ensure that Isabella cannot expose his hypocrisy?
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He threatens to imprison her if she speaks out.
He claims that his reputation and status will make people believe him over her
He confesses his wrongdoing and asks for forgiveness
He offers to pardon Claudio if Isabella remains silent
What does Isabella assume about Claudio’s response to her predicament?
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She believes he will appeal to the Duke for help
She thinks he would encourage her to accept Angelo’s proposition
She expects him to escape from prison before the execution
She believes he would rather die than have her sacrifice her purity
