Measure For Measure Vocabulary Quiz

What does “liberty” represent in the Duke’s absence?

What is the meaning of “mercy” as the Duke uses it?

What does “pardon” mean in the Duke’s proclamations?

When Lucio mocks the Duke, what does “jest” mean?

The word “penance” refers to what act?

The term “chastity” represents what quality in Isabella?

When Claudio speaks of “death,” it symbolizes what?

The term “grace” in the Duke’s speeches implies what?

What does “confess” mean when Isabella confronts Angelo?

What does “sin” symbolize throughout the play?

The word “justice” is used to express what ideal?

What does “vice” mean as discussed by Lucio?

What does “resolve” mean in the context of moral decisions?

What does “virtue” most closely mean in the context of Isabella’s dialogue?

When Angelo speaks of “temptation,” he refers to what?

What does the term “lewd” mean when used by characters in the brothel scenes?

When the Duke says “frailty, thy name is woman,” what does “frailty” mean?

What does “corruption” mean in relation to Vienna’s society?

The word “redemption” implies what in the play’s resolution?

The word “integrity” in the context of Escalus means what?

What is meant by “hypocrisy” when describing Angelo?

What does “authority” represent in Angelo’s actions?

What does “bond” signify in Angelo’s command to uphold the law?

What does “redeem” mean in Isabella’s moral reasoning?

The term “disguise” carries what symbolic meaning?

What does “piety” mean as shown in Isabella’s devotion?

The term “guilt” in the play often conveys what theme?

In the play, “measure” refers metaphorically to what concept?

What does “judgment” signify in the Duke’s moral argument?

What does “repent” mean when used by Claudio?