Plot Summary (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What is Angelo known for when the Duke appoints him as deputy?
What is Angelo known for when the Duke appoints him as deputy?
Strict moral standards & rigid character
Why does the Duke disguise himself as a friar?
Why does the Duke disguise himself as a friar?
To observe Angelo & Vienna's moral state
What crime leads to Claudio's arrest and death sentence?
What crime leads to Claudio's arrest and death sentence?
Impregnating his fiancée Juliet
What is Isabella about to do when Lucio visits her?
What is Isabella about to do when Lucio visits her?
Take her vows as a nun
What does Angelo demand from Isabella in exchange for sparing Claudio?
What does Angelo demand from Isabella in exchange for sparing Claudio?
That she yield her virginity to him
What was Mariana's relationship to Angelo before the play's events?
What was Mariana's relationship to Angelo before the play's events?
His betrothed with a legal pre-contract
Who takes Isabella's place in the 'bed trick' meeting with Angelo?
Who takes Isabella's place in the 'bed trick' meeting with Angelo?
Mariana
What does Angelo do after believing he slept with Isabella?
What does Angelo do after believing he slept with Isabella?
Orders Claudio executed despite his promise
Who pleads for Angelo's life after his crimes are exposed?
Who pleads for Angelo's life after his crimes are exposed?
Both Mariana and Isabella
How does the text indicate Isabella responds to the Duke's marriage proposal?
How does the text indicate Isabella responds to the Duke's marriage proposal?
Her response is not indicated in the text