Measure for Measure (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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What theatrical genre is Measure for Measure?
What theatrical genre is Measure for Measure?
Dark comedy
Why does the Duke disguise himself as a friar?
Why does the Duke disguise himself as a friar?
To test Angelo's character & observe
What crime is Claudio condemned to death for?
What crime is Claudio condemned to death for?
Impregnating his fiancée Juliet
What is Isabella's defining characteristic?
What is Isabella's defining characteristic?
Devotion to chastity as novice nun
What does Angelo demand in exchange for sparing Claudio's life?
What does Angelo demand in exchange for sparing Claudio's life?
Isabella's virginity
What makes Angelo's proposition hypocritical?
What makes Angelo's proposition hypocritical?
He condemned Claudio for sexual sin
Who secretly replaces Isabella in Angelo's bed?
Who secretly replaces Isabella in Angelo's bed?
Mariana
Why is Barnardine's scene an example of dark comedy?
Why is Barnardine's scene an example of dark comedy?
He refuses to be executed
Who pleads for Angelo's life at the end?
Who pleads for Angelo's life at the end?
Both Mariana and Isabella
What does the play's resolution emphasise?
What does the play's resolution emphasise?
Mercy & forgiveness over punishment