But what if the most virtuous person is the one with the greatest unconscious ability to arouse lust in another? The Measure For Measure Act 2 Scene 2 Quiz looks at Isabella’s first meeting with Angelo and the beginning of his dark obsession. When you start, think about what temptation means.
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Measure For Measure Act 2 Scene 2 Quiz Questions
- How does this scene advance the play’s conflict?
- Who appears before Angelo at the beginning of Act 2 Scene 2?
- What does the Provost plead with Angelo about?
- What punishment has been ordered for Claudio?
- What does Angelo insist regarding the law?
- What theme dominates this scene?
- Who arrives to plead for Claudio’s life?
- Who encourages Isabella to speak to Angelo?
- How does Isabella first approach Angelo?
- What argument does Isabella make to Angelo?
- How does Angelo initially respond to Isabella’s plea?
- What impression does Isabella’s virtue make on Angelo?
- What does Isabella compare mercy to?
- What does Isabella say all humans need?
- What inner conflict begins to grow in Angelo?
- What does Isabella accuse Angelo of lacking?
- What phrase best captures Isabella’s moral reasoning?
- How does Angelo justify his harshness?
- What does Angelo ask Isabella to return for?
- What emotion does Angelo express after Isabella leaves?
- What realization shocks Angelo about himself?
- What religious imagery does Isabella use in her speech?
- What does Isabella say distinguishes humans from God?
- What does Angelo say about temptation?
- What literary device dominates Angelo’s soliloquy?
- What does Angelo admit in his soliloquy?
- How does the Provost respond to Isabella’s visit?
- What tone defines Isabella’s dialogue?
- What theme does this scene reinforce through Angelo’s reaction?
- What does Isabella symbolize in this scene?