The Duke waits for a pardon that never comes, and the executioner’s block is ready, forcing a last minute change of plans. Take the Measure For Measure Act 4 Scene 2 Quiz You should know the frenetic mood of the prison. Let the dawn countdown begin.
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Measure For Measure Act 4 Scene 2 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 4 Scene 2 take place?
- Who is the first character to appear in this scene?
- Who is Abhorson?
- Who is newly appointed as Abhorson’s assistant?
- Why is Pompey assigned to help Abhorson?
- What job does Pompey complain about?
- What does Pompey call the job of hangman?
- How does Abhorson react to Pompey’s humor?
- Who enters the prison to speak with the Provost?
- What does the Duke (as friar) ask the Provost about?
- What message does the Provost receive from Angelo?
- Who delivers Angelo’s message to the Provost?
- What does the Duke persuade the Provost to do?
- Who else is condemned to die alongside Claudio?
- What crime did Barnardine commit?
- How long has Barnardine been in prison?
- What is Barnardine’s attitude toward execution?
- What does the Duke promise to send the Provost?
- What time does Angelo’s order demand the execution occur?
- What token does the Duke give the Provost to prove his authority?
- What does the Duke plan secretly regarding Claudio?
- Who will be substituted for Claudio’s body?
- What does the Duke hope the substitution will achieve?
- What tone does the Duke use with the Provost?
- How does the Provost respond to the Duke’s plan?
- What is the Provost’s main fear?
- What virtue does the Duke emphasize in this scene?
- What literary device is strongest in this scene’s structure?
- What theme does this scene reinforce?
- How does the scene end?