Lesson 4.1.1.3
4.1.1.3 Measure for Measure (Shakespeare) Quiz: AQA English Literature, Unit 1
20 questions
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Lesson 4.1.1.3, Measure for Measure (Shakespeare): 20 multiple choice questions for the AQA English Literature (7712), Unit 1: Love through the ages, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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In Measure for Measure, which ruler disguises himself as Friar Lodovico?
- Escalus
- Angelo
- Duke Vincentio
- Claudio
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Who is appointed as the Duke's deputy to strictly enforce Viennese laws?
- Angelo
- Lucio
- Claudio
- Escalus
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In Measure for Measure, Claudio is sentenced to death for committing which crime?
- Theft
- Treason
- Murder
- Fornication
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Which character is Claudio's sister, a novice nun who pleads for his life?
- Isabella
- Juliet
- Mistress Overdone
- Mariana
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What does Angelo demand from Isabella in return for sparing Claudio's life?
- Her religious vows
- Public marriage
- Sexual surrender
- A large ransom
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Who takes Isabella's place in Angelo's bed during the 'bed trick'?
- Francisca
- Juliet
- Mariana
- Mistress Overdone
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Which prisoner refuses execution because he is drunk and unprepared to die?
- Ragozine
- Claudio
- Barnardine
- Froth
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Whose head is sent to Angelo as a substitute for Claudio's?
- Barnardine
- Abhorson
- Elbow
- Ragozine
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Which genre classification is given to Measure for Measure due to its ambiguous tone?
- Pastoral comedy
- Revenge tragedy
- Problem play
- Pure tragedy
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Which moral flaw defines Angelo when he enforces laws he privately breaks?
- Treason
- Hypocrisy
- Avarice
- Cowardice
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In which European city is Measure for Measure set?
- Venice
- Vienna
- Padua
- Verona
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How does Isabella threaten to react to Angelo's blackmail proposal?
- Accept his proposal
- Flee the city
- Expose him publicly
- Pay a ransom
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Which term describes Lucio's specific character stock role in Measure for Measure?
- An executioner
- A magistrate
- A puritan
- A fantastic
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What was Mariana's original relationship to Angelo before her dowry was lost?
- His betrothed
- His servant
- His sister
- His cousin
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How does Isabella respond in the text to the Duke's marriage proposal?
- She rejects him
- She remains silent
- She enters a convent
- She accepts immediately
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Which virtue does Angelo publicly display before his corruption is revealed?
- Military valour
- Moral purity
- Generosity
- Financial honesty
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What role does Escalus hold in the governance of Vienna?
- Wise counsellor
- Head executioner
- Town constable
- Gallows keeper
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Which alias does Duke Vincentio adopt while disguised as a friar?
- Friar Laurence
- Friar Lodowick
- Friar Peter
- Friar Thomas
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From which Biblical book does the title Measure for Measure originate?
- Gospel of Matthew
- Gospel of John
- Book of Revelation
- Book of Genesis
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Which concept is contrasted directly with justice throughout Measure for Measure?
- Mercy
- Ambition
- Revenge
- Greed
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