Measure For Measure Act 1 Scene 3 Quiz

Why does the Duke choose Angelo to enforce the laws?

What reason does the Duke give for not enforcing laws earlier?

How does this scene advance the plot?

What does the Duke compare neglected laws to?

What does the Duke hope to learn by disguising himself?

Who provides the Duke with the friar’s habit?

What key theme is established through the Duke’s decision?

What theme is emphasized by the Duke’s speech?

How does the Duke describe Angelo’s personality?

What disguise does the Duke plan to take on?

Why does the Duke not directly confront moral corruption?

What is the Duke’s main criticism of his own leadership?

What emotion does the Duke express about his decision?

What does the Duke say about public opinion of his rule?

Why does the Duke claim he trusts Friar Thomas?

What does the Duke reveal about the city’s laws?

What does the Duke ask Friar Thomas to do?

What religious institution will the Duke disguise himself in?

What does the Duke’s disguise symbolize?

What emotion motivates the Duke’s disguise?

What does the Duke say will happen if laws are suddenly enforced?

Where does Act 1 Scene 3 take place?

Who is the Duke speaking to in this scene?

What does Friar Thomas warn the Duke about?

What contrast does the Duke create between law and mercy?

What virtue does the Duke say Angelo represents?

Who appears in Act 1 Scene 3 for the first time in the play?

What vice does the Duke believe has grown unchecked in Vienna?

Why does the Duke say he is leaving Vienna?

What does the Duke plan to do while disguised?