You think you remember why the Duke left Vienna, but can you remember exactly what powers he gave his deputy? Measure for Measure Act 1 Quiz This quiz tests your knowledge of the first morality crackdown and the hasty arrest of Claudio.
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Measure For Measure Act 1 Quiz Questions
- Who is the Duke of Vienna in Measure for Measure?
- Why does the Duke say he is leaving Vienna at the start of the play?
- Who does the Duke appoint as his deputy during his absence?
- What character serves as a wise counselor to the Duke?
- Why does the Duke choose Angelo to rule?
- What disguise does the Duke plan to adopt while he is away?
- What is Claudio’s crime in Act 1?
- Who arrests Claudio?
- Who is Claudio’s fiancée?
- What law has been neglected in Vienna, according to the Duke?
- Why does the Duke claim the laws have grown weak?
- What kind of character is Angelo known to be?
- Who tells Isabella about Claudio’s arrest?
- What is Isabella preparing to do when first introduced?
- What convent does Isabella plan to join?
- Who advises Isabella to speak to Angelo for her brother’s life?
- What does Lucio call Angelo when encouraging Isabella?
- Who pleads on Claudio’s behalf to Angelo?
- How does Angelo initially respond to Isabella’s plea?
- What virtue does Isabella most strongly represent in this act?
- What does the Duke say about the enforcement of laws?
- How does Angelo justify his decision to punish Claudio?
- What is Lucio’s attitude toward the moral state of Vienna?
- How does Isabella react to Lucio’s suggestion that she plead with Angelo?
- What theme begins to emerge strongly in Act 1?
- What does Angelo’s new power reveal about him?
- Who expresses concern about Angelo’s lack of experience?
- What title is often given to Measure for Measure because of its tone?
- What literary device is seen in the Duke’s disguise plan?
- How does Act 1 end?