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What is worth considering regarding the Duke's harsh opinion about Pompey's crime?
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Whether or not he's trying to punish Pompey to impress Angelo
Whether or not he actually believes Pompey is guilty
Whether or not he fully understands the implications of Pompey's behavior
None of the above
How does Lucio’s treatment of Pompey highlight his hypocrisy?
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He supports Pompey’s business in private but refuses to help him when he is punished for it
He claims to be a close friend of Pompey but does not recognize him in public
He opposes the laws against sex work but secretly enforces them
He tries to bribe the authorities to release Pompey while condemning others who do the same
What does Lucio speculate about the Duke’s whereabouts?
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He believes the Duke is secretly watching over the city
He guesses that the Duke may be in Russia or Rome
He insists that the Duke has fled permanently
None of the above
Why are Lucio’s criticisms of the Duke difficult to take at face value?
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They are contradicted by other characters who praise the Duke
Lucio is widely known to be in love with the Duke
They are part of a political plot to overthrow the Duke
Lucio is an unreliable and often deceitful character
Why is the Duke’s reaction to Lucio’s dishonesty ironic?
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The Duke is also being dishonest by disguising himself as a friar
The Duke secretly agrees with Lucio’s criticisms
The Duke has always been known for lying to his subjects
The Duke punishes Lucio immediately for his false claims
What accusation does Mistress Overdone make before being taken to jail?
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She reveals that Lucio has fathered a child with one of her sex workers
She claims that Angelo secretly supports the brothels
She accuses the Duke of being corrupt
She insists that she has been falsely accused of being a bawd
How does Escalus describe the Duke when asked about him?
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As a corrupt and selfish ruler
As a weak and indecisive governor
As a temperate and upstanding leader
As a harsh and unforgiving judge
What does the Duke promise to do in his soliloquy after Escalus and the Provost leave?
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Reveal his true identity to Angelo immediately
Seek forgiveness for deceiving his subjects
Use craftiness and disguise to counter Angelo’s dishonesty and ensure justice
Flee Vienna and leave Angelo in power permanently
