Jacobean legalese and the slang of the Viennese stews, in all their raiment and colour, combine to form a linguistic tapestry that defines the social hierarchy. Take the Measure for Measure Vocabulary Quiz to deepen your understanding of archaic words such as prenzie and foison that appear throughout the text.
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Measure For Measure Vocabulary Quiz Questions
- What does “virtue” most closely mean in the context of Isabella’s dialogue?
- In the play, “measure” refers metaphorically to what concept?
- What does the term “lewd” mean when used by characters in the brothel scenes?
- What is the meaning of “mercy” as the Duke uses it?
- When Angelo speaks of “temptation,” he refers to what?
- The term “chastity” represents what quality in Isabella?
- What does “pardon” mean in the Duke’s proclamations?
- What does “sin” symbolize throughout the play?
- The word “justice” is used to express what ideal?
- What does “repent” mean when used by Claudio?
- What does “bond” signify in Angelo’s command to uphold the law?
- The term “grace” in the Duke’s speeches implies what?
- What does “vice” mean as discussed by Lucio?
- What does “liberty” represent in the Duke’s absence?
- When the Duke says “frailty, thy name is woman,” what does “frailty” mean?
- What is meant by “hypocrisy” when describing Angelo?
- What does “resolve” mean in the context of moral decisions?
- What does “confess” mean when Isabella confronts Angelo?
- The word “penance” refers to what act?
- When Claudio speaks of “death,” it symbolizes what?
- What does “corruption” mean in relation to Vienna’s society?
- The term “disguise” carries what symbolic meaning?
- What does “redeem” mean in Isabella’s moral reasoning?
- What does “authority” represent in Angelo’s actions?
- The term “guilt” in the play often conveys what theme?
- When Lucio mocks the Duke, what does “jest” mean?
- The word “integrity” in the context of Escalus means what?
- What does “piety” mean as shown in Isabella’s devotion?
- What does “judgment” signify in the Duke’s moral argument?
- The word “redemption” implies what in the play’s resolution?