Substituting. Escalus is telling Duke Vincentio if anybody is worth substituting for the Duke, it should be Angelo.

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1 Act I Scene I. An apartment in the DUKE S palace. Cell 1 Substituting Escalus: If any in Vienna be of worth To undergo such ample grace and honour, It is Lord Angelo. Escalus is telling Duke Vincentio if anybody is worth substituting for the Duke, it should be Angelo. Who is substituting for Duke Vincentio? In the quote above, the word undergo most closely means: a) To not pass through. b) To stop. c) To pass through. d) To turn back. If you were to be Duke Vincentio, would you trust Angelo with the job?

2 Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase. I say, bid come before us Angelo. a) To come forth. b) Don t come near. c) Go home. d) I don t want to meet you.

3 Cell 2 Nice To Meet You Angelo: Always obedient to your grace s will, I come to know your pleasure. Angelo is meeting Duke Vincentio. Angelo is saying I ve come to make your acquaintance. Who s meeting who? In the quote above, the word obedient most closely means: a) following Orders. b) Misguiding others. c) Revoking Parliament d) Misleading children

4 Do you think Duke Vincentio likes Angelo so far? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase. What figure of us think you he will bear? a) He won t like us! b) What will he think about us? c) What will he say about us? d) What will he do to us?

5 Cell 3 The Heavens Angelo: The heavens give safety to your purposes! Angelo is telling Duke to be safe while he s on the undercover situation and to let the heavens watch over him. What is going to watch over the Duke? In the quote above, the word purposes most closely means: a) Aimless. b) Purposeless. c) Satisfaction. d) An aim or a goal. Do you think the Duke is going to be safe? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase. Nor do I think the man of safe discretion. a) I do not think the man who doesn t reveal the secrets. b) He will tell! c) I think the man tells all.

6 d) I suspect the man tells secrets.

7 Cell 4 Come Back Happy! Escalous: Lead forth and bring you back in happiness. Escalous is telling the Duke to leave now and when the Duke gets back, he s going to be coming home happy. What is Escalous telling the Duke? In the quote above, the word lead most closely means: a) To show the way to by going in advance. b) Follow. c) Abandon. d) Desert. Do you think Angelo is going to make the Duke proud? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase. Yet give leave, my lord, that may bring you something on the way. a) Just leave my lord and don t come back.

8 b) Don t leave yet, I need to give you something. c) Leave now, we re going to be giving you something. d) Leave us

9 Cell 5 Desire Me Escalus: I shall desire you, sir, to give me leave To have free speech with you; and it concerns me To look into bottom of my place: A power I have, but of what strength and nature I am not yet instructed. Angelo: `Tis so with me. Let us withdraw together, And we may soon our satisfaction have Touching that point. Escalus: I ll wait upon your honour. Escalus and Angelo are going to get to know each other better over a discussion. Who s going to have a discussion together? In the quote above, the word satisfaction most closely means: a) The unfulfillment or gratification of a desire. b) The regret and sorrow of a death.

10 c) The fulfillment or gratification of a desire. d) The emptiness or unsatisfaction of nothing. Do you think Escalus and Angelo going to become very close? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase. My haste may not admit it; a) He will admit it is a joke. b) He doesn t admit it is wrong. c) I m in too much of a hurry to stop and do that now! d) My patients will admit me to treat them.

11 Act 1, Scene II Cell #1- The Duke is Gone Quote: LUCIO If the duke with the other dukes come not to composition with the King of Hungary, why then all the dukes fall upon the king. Summary: Lucio and some other men are talking about what will happen when the Duke is gone, on his supposed trip to Hungary. Reading Question: Who is supposedly going to Hungary? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word composition most closely means a) to reflect to see an image b) to combine to form a whole c) to repel to form a part d) to attract to make a pie Discussion Question: What do you think will happen when the Duke is gone? Other Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: I believe thee; for I think thou never wast where grace was said. a) I believe you because you were never there when they prayed. a) I don t believe you because you re not religious. a) I can t believe you because you re louse-infected filth! a) You don t say grace before eating dinner.

12 Act 1, Scene II Cell #2- The Brothel Quote: LUCIO Behold, behold, where Madam Mitigation comes! I have purchased as many diseases under her roof as come to-- LUCIO Nay, not as one would say, healthy; but so sound as things that are hollow: thy bones are hollow; impiety has made a feast of thee. Summary: Lucio is saying he s bought many diseases (has had a good time but with unfortunate side effects) in her brothel. He is also referring Mistress Overdone as a woman who makes it all better. Reading Question: Who s the woman who makes it all better? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word mitigation most closely means a) not to be severed b) make more severe c) to be severed d) make less severe Discussion Question: Using the context clues, where do you think the men are? Why? Other Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary

13 paraphrase: Thou art always figuring diseases in me; but thou art full or error; I am sound. a) You re wrong, I m safe. a) You re always figuring things about me. a) You re always finding diseases in yourself. a) You re always finding diseases in me, but you re wrong, I m not sick.

14 Act 1, Scene II Cell #3- To Jail Quote: MISTRESS OVERDONE Well, well; there s one yonder arrested and carried to prison was worth five thousand of you all. Summary: Mistress Overdone is telling the men in the bar that Claudio was taken to prison for impregnating his girlfriend, Juliet. Reading Question: Who was taken to prison? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word sciatica most closely means a) money b) booze c) diseases d) hair Discussion Question: How do you think the authorities found out Juliet became pregnant? Other Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: How now! Which of your hips has the most profound sciatica? a) I am not sure of it because it s too profound for me. a) I think he got Julietta pregnant. a) Which side of you has the most diseases?

15 a) Which one of you is clean?

16 Act 1, Scene II Cell #4- Going Down Quote: POMPEY No, but there s a woman with maid by him. You have not heard of the proclamation, have you? MISTRESS OVERDONE What proclamation, man? POMPEY All houses in the suburbs of Vienna must be plucked down. Summary: Pompey is saying that all the brothels outside of Vienna have been taken down because Angelo enforced the law. Reading Question: What has been taken down? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word proclamation most closely means a) stupidly made declaration b) unofficially secret declaration c) officially made declaration d) almost a declaration Discussion Question: What do you think is going to happen to Mistress Overdone? Other Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: How now! What s the news with you? a) What do you know?

17 a) What s on the news? a) What s wrong with you? a) Where are you going?

18 Act 1, Scene II Cell #5- To Continue? Quote: MISTRESS OVERDONE Why, here s a change indeed in the commonwealth! What shall become of me? POMPEY Come; fear you not: good counsellors lack no clients: though you change your place, you need not change your trade; I ll be your tapster still. Courage! There will be pity taken on you: you that have worn your eyes almost out in the service, you will be considered. Summary: Mistress Overdone is wondering what will happen when her business is taken down. Pompey is saying good business lacks no clients, even though she won t have the same location, she can still be successful. Reading Question: Does good business lack clients? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word commonwealth most closely means a) a nation/state governed by the people b) a city/state governed by the president c) a jungle/rainforest governed by monkeys d) a shack/hut governed by people Discussion Question: Do you think Mistress Overdone will continue her business against the law?

19 Other Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: But shall all our houses of resort in the suburbs be pulled down? a) Are we keeping our houses? a) Are all the houses in the suburbs being taken down? a) Are we keeping some houses? a) Are we selling our house?

20 Act 1, Scene II Cell #6- Taken Away Quote: POMPEY Here comes Signior Claudio, led by the provost to prison; and there s Madam Juliet. CLAUDIO Fellow, why dost thou show me to the world? Bear me to prison, where I am committed. PROVOST I do it in evil disposition, But from Lord Angelo by special charge. Summary: Claudio and Julietta are being dragged in the brothel by the jail keeper to be embarrassed. Reading Question: Who are they being led by? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word disposition most closely means a) shouting b) stealing away c) throwing away d) personality, attitude Discussion Question: What do you think is going through Claudio s mind right now? Other Question: In the following line, when Claudio says, Thus can the demigod Authority/Make us pay down for our offence by weight, the expression demigod Authority is an example of the literary device

21 a) oxymoron b) simile c) metaphor d) alliteration

22 Act 1, Scene II Cell #7- We Drink, We Die Quote: LUCIO Why, how now, Claudio! whence comes this restraint? CLAUDIO From too much liberty, my Lucio, liberty: As surfeit is the father of much fast, So every scope by the immoderate use Turns to restraint. Our natures do pursue, Like rats that ravin down their proper bane, A thirsty evil; and when we drink we die. Summary: Lucio is asking how he got arrested and Claudio replies, By drinking too much and having too much freedom, that s how I got my girlfriend pregnant. Reading Question: Who got his girlfriend pregnant? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word surfeit most closely means a) excessive acting b) excessive sleep c) excessive indulgence d) excessive complaining Discussion Question: Do you think too much freedom is bad?

23 Other Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: But what to speak of would offend again. a) But if I said it you d agree. a) But if I said it you d differ. a) But if I said it you d cry. a) But if I said it you d be insulted.

24 Act 1, Scene II Cell #8- Spilled Beans Quote: CLAUDIO Thus stands it with me: upon a true contact I got possession of Julietta s bed: You know the lady; she is fast my wife Save that we do the denunciation lack Of outward order: this we came not to, Only for propagation of a dower Remaining in the coffer of her friends, From whom we thought it meet to hide our love Till time had made them for us. But it chances The stealth of our most mutual entertainment With character too gross is writ on Juliet. Summary: Claudio is telling Lucio how it all happened. Claudio got into Julietta s bed, they weren t thinking straight and she became pregnant. Only her friends knew and they thought her friends would keep a secret, but they let it out eventually. Reading Question: Who spilled the beans about the baby? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word denunciation most closely means a) act of criticizing severally b) act of not criticizing severally c) act of not enough criticizing severally d) act of not criticizing at all Discussion Question: Would you tell your friends your darkest secrets?

25 Other Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: One word, good friend. Lucio, a word with you. a) Can I speak to you Lucio? a) Lucio, I need a word with you. a) Lucio, I have a secret! a) Let s discuss politics.

26 Act 1, Scene II Cell #9- Favor to Ask Quote: CLAUDIO I have done so, but he s not to be found. I prithee, Lucio, do me this kind service: This day my sister should the cloister enter And there receive her approbation: Acquaint her with the danger of my state: Implore her, in my voice, that she make friends To the strict deputy; bid herself assay him: I have great hope in that; for in her youth There is a prone and speechless dialect, Such as move men; beside, she hath prosperous art When she will play with reason and discourse, And well she can persuade. Summary: Claudio is asking Lucio a favor. The favor is that Lucio should go to Claudio s sister (who s about to take an oath into the monastery) and tell her of his situation. She then should go persuade Angelo to let him go. Reading Question: What does Claudio want his sister to do? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word cloister most closely means a) temple of Zeus b) church for confusion c) monastic establishment d) pagoda in Korea

27 Discussion Question: Do you think Claudio s sister will take on the challenge? Other Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: Come, officer, away! a) Let s go officer! a) Go away officer! a) You first officer! a) Let me free officer!

28 Scene 3: Cell #1: I m not in Love Quote: No, holy father; throw away that thought; Believe not that the dribbling dart of love can pierce a complete bosom. Summary: Duke Vincentio is talking to Friar Thomas. Friar Thomas is telling the Duke that he is going to go to the town disguised was just an excuse to see a woman, and the Duke says no. RQ: what does Friar Thomas think? VQ: In the quote above, the word pierce most closely means: a) Go out c) to penetrate b) To finish d) to affect a little DQ: Do you really think that there is a woman in Duke Vincentio s life? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices is the best contemporary paraphrase. May your grace speak of it? a) Whatever you say b) Don t believe me c) I believe you d) Will you tell me?

29 Cell #2: Tell me your secret Quote: To give harbour, hath a purpose more grave and wrinkled than the aims and ends of burning youth. Summary: Friar Thomas thinks that there s more to his plan than it seems and that he wants to know. RQ: What does the Friar want to know? VQ: in the quote above, the word harbour most closely means: a) Protection c) a lodging place for ships b) Secret d) around the ocean DQ: What do you think the Duke wants to do? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices is the best contemporary paraphrase: My holy sir, none better knows than you. a) Your not the only one that knows b) No one knows better than you c) Nun knows than you d) You re the only one to think

30 Cell #3: Compliments for Angelo Quote: I have deliver d to Lord Angelo, a man of stricture and firm abstinence, my absolute power and place here in Verona. Summary: Duke Vincentio tells Friar Thomas that Lord Angelo, a younger and more strict man, will take his place while he s on his vacation. RQ: Who s going to take the Duke s place? VQ: In the quote above, the word abstinence most closely means: a) disciplined Practice and habits c) unskilled in everything b) Firm gelatinous cubes d) unseen by spirits of the dead DQ: Do you think Lord Angelo is a good choice? Why or why not? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices is the best contemporary paraphrase: Now, pious sir, you will demand of me why I do this? a) Why am I doing this? b) Don t do it c) Demand me d) Tell me what to do

31 Cell #4: Enforcing the Laws Quote: We have strict statues and most biting laws. The needful bits and curbs to headstrong weeds, which for this nineteen years we have let slip. Summary: The duke is saying that for that last nineteen years he hasn t enforced the laws like he should be doing. RQ: How long has the duke not enforced the laws? VQ: In the quote above, the word biting most closely means: a) Pleasant and sweet c) happy and ignorant b) Annoying and severe d) followed by bears DQ: If you were the leader, how would you enforce the laws? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices is the best contemporary paraphrase: The baby beats the nurse, and quite athwart goes all decorum. a) There goes all civility. b) The baby beat the nurse c) The baby killed the nurse D) We have started civility

32 Cell #5: I give Angelo my place Quote: For what I bid them do: for we bid this be done, when evil deeds have their permissive pass and not the punishment. Therefore indeed, my father, I have Angelo imposed the office. Summary: The Duke tells the Friar that it was not right for them to let people slide when they ve done bad deeds and the duke also says that they re going to have Angelo do that for them. RQ: What was not right? VQ: In the quote above, the word permissive most closely means: a) To grant an education c) to grant permission b) To grant a bill d) to grant a governor DQ: How do you think Angelo is going to enforce the laws? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices is the best contemporary paraphrase: Who may, in the ambush of my name, strike home. a) Go home b) Stay home c) Never go home d) Always stay at home

33 Cell #6: I m going to be a Friar Quote: Visit both prince and people: therefore, I prithee. Supply me with the habit and instruct me how I may formally in person bear me like a true friar. Summary: The duke s plan is to dress up as a friar and go to the town to find out what people think about him. RQ: Who is the Duke going to dress up as? VQ: In the quote above, the word prithee most closely means: a) unorganized planner c) greatly person b) polite request d) rudely interrupted DQ: Do you think his plan will work? Why or why not? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices is the best contemporary paraphrase: If power changes purpose, what our seemers be. a) If Angelo changes he ll stay b) If Angelo gets power he will overrule me c) If Angelo changes we ll see what we have to do d) If Angelo changes he s fired

34 Scene 4: Cell #1: Answer the door Quote: Gentle Isabella, turn the key, and know his business of him; you may, I may not; you are not yet unsworn. Summary: Francisca, a nun, and Isabella are at a nunnery and someone s at the door. Francisca sends Isabella to answer the door. RQ: Who answers the door? VQ: In the quote above, the word unsworn most closely means: A) To make an oath c) the act of swearing b) To make an idea d) to take back an oath DQ: Would you ever become a nun or a monk? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices is the best contemporary paraphrase: When you have vow d, you must not speak with men. a) A woman cannot talk to a nun b) A nun cannot talk to a nun c) A man cannot talk to a woman d) A nun cannot talk to a man

35 Cell #2: Claudio s in prison Quote: Gentle and fair, your brother kindly greets you: Not to be weary with you, he s in prison. Summary: When Isabella answers the door it is Lucio with news. He tells her that her brother, Claudio is in prison. RQ: Who s in prison? VQ: In the quote above, the word weary most closely means: A) Tiresome c) fading away b) Energetic d) intellectual DQ: Why do you think that Claudio is in prison? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices is the best contemporary paraphrase: Woe me! For what? a) When b) Where c) Why d) Who

36 Cell #3: He got his girlfriend married Quote: For that which, if myself might be his judge, he should receive his punishment in thanks: he hath got his friend with child. Summary: Lucio tells Isabella that Claudio is in prison because he got his girlfriend pregnant. RQ: Why is Claudio in jail? VQ: in the quote above, the word judge most closely means: A) To form a plan c) to form a group b) To form an opinion d) to form a suggestion DQ: Do you think getting a girlfriend pregnant is a reason to go to jail? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices is the best contemporary paraphrase: Sir, make it not your story. a) Oh, don t let it be true. b) Can you tell me his story? c) Why I know that it is true d) Please let it be your story

37 Cell #4: Lord Angelo is Strict Quote: And with full line of his authority, Governs Lord Angelo; a man whose blood is very snow-broth; one who never feels the wanton stings and motions of the sense, but doth rebate and blunt his natural edge with profits of the mind, study and fast. Summary: Duke Vincentio is telling Friar Thomas that Lord Angelo is the perfect man to enforce the laws because the Duke has let a lot of things slide. RQ: What is the Duke saying? VQ: in the quote above, the word blunt most closely means: a) Easy c) understandable b) Hard d) dull DQ: how do you think the people of the town are going to react about Lord Angelo being the new temporary ruler? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices is the best contemporary paraphrase: Your brother s life falls into forfeit: he arrests him on it. a) He s been let free b) Your brother s arrest fell into forfeit c) He arrested him for getting his girlfriend pregnant d) Your brother s life fell into prison

38 Cell #5: Nothing can help Claudio Quote: To make him an example. All hope is gone, unless you have the grace by your fir prayer to soften Angelo. Summary: Lucio tells Isabella that there s no way that Claudio is going to get rid of his death penalty unless she knows away to persuade Angelo. RQ: What can t Claudio get rid of? VQ: In the quote above, the word grace most closely means: a) In a nasty manner c) In a happy manner b) In a surprised manner d) in a willing manner DQ: DO you think that Isabella can get Angelo to get rid of Claudio s death penalty? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices is the best contemporary paraphrase: Doth he so seek his life? a) Is he looking for his life? b) Has he lost his own life? c) Has he been sentenced for life? d) He s looking for his seek?

39 Cell #6: They re preparing his execution Quote: Has censured him already; and, as I hear, the provost hath a warrant for his execution. Summary: Lucio tells Isabella that Angelo has already prepared for Claudio s execution since he has the death penalty. RQ: What has Angelo prepared? VQ: In the quote above, the word provost most closely means: a) Executioner c) king b) Prisoner d) representative DQ: What would you do if your brother or sister was about to be killed? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices is the best contemporary paraphrase: Alas! What poor ability s in me to do him good. a) I can do everything b) What can I do? c) Nobody does anything d) He s dying either way

40 Measure for Measure; Act I; Scene I Cell 1: Duke Vincentio Speaking to People Quote: Duke Vincentio- What figure of us think you he will bear? For you must know, we have special soul elected him our absence to supply, Lent him our terror, dressed him with our love, and given his deputation all the organs of our own power what think you of it? Summary: Duke Vincentio is asking people if Angelo is worthy of taking over when he s gone and how might he think of it after hearing they have chosen him to take the job. Reading Comprehension Question: What is the Duke wondering about? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word deputation most closely means; A. assigned responsibility, duty B. built rack, shelve C. lost security, deputy D. cruel lust, love Discussion Question: Do you think Angelo is worthy of taking over? Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase; Look where he comes. A. Comes look where he. B. Look wear he comes. C. Look WHERE he Comes.

41 D. Look, where he; comes. E. Look, he s coming.

42 Cell 2: Escalus Responding to the Duke Quote: Escalus- If any in Vienna be of worth to undergo such ample grace and honor, it is Lord Angelo. Summary: Escalus is telling the Duke that Angelo is worthy of taking over while the Duke is away. Reading Comprehension Question: What is Escalus telling the Duke? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word ample most closely means; A. Small in size, shape or capacity B. Regular in extent C. Large in degree, kind or quantity D. Oversized wideness Discussion Question: Do you think what Escalus is saying is true? Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase; Always obedient, you you re graces will. I come to no you pleasure. A. Always, Obedient To Your Grace s Will; I come to Know you re Pleasure. B. Obedient as always to grace s will, to pleasure I come. C. Always obedient to your grace s will, I come to know your pleasure. D. Obedient I am to grace. I know her every pleasure. E. Correct As is

43 Cell 3: Duke Giving Orders Quote: Duke Vincentio- Hold therefore Angelo: -- In our remove be thou at full ourself; Mortality and mercy in Vienna live in thy tongue and heart: old Escalus, thought first in question, is thy secondary. Take thy commission. Summary: The Duke is telling Angelo that everything now lays in his hands and that Escalus will be there to help. Reading Comprehension Question: What is the Duke telling Angelo? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word commission most closely means; A. The act of granting certain powers or the authority to carry out a particular task or duty. B. The act of granting certain powers or the tasks to carry out a particular menu or food. C. The act of granting certain privileges or the act of something. D. The act of acting. Discussion Question: How do you think Angelo feels being given this task? Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase; Thyself and thy belongings are not thine own so proper as to waste thyself upon thy virtues, they on thee. A. Thyself, and, thy belongings are, knot own so, proper as to waste, thyself upon, the virtues, on knee?!

44 B. As to waste thyself upon thy virtues, they on thee. Thyself and thy belongings are not thine own so proper. C. Thyself and the belongings aren t not them own so Proper as to waste thyself upon thy virtues, they on thee D. Thyself, and! thy, belongings, are, not. thine, own so proper, as to waste. Thyself. upon, thy virtues, they on thee?... E. Correct As Is

45 Cell 4: Angelo talking to the Duke Quote: Angelo- Yet give leave, my lord, that we may bring you something on the way. Duke- My haste may not admit it. Summary: Angelo is asking the Duke if he could bring something to him while he s away. But the Duke says he has no time. Reading Comprehension Question: What is Angelo asking the Duke? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word haste most closely means A. Slowing down gradually. B. To move or act swiftly. C. To think and brainstorm. D. To move in a polite manner. Discussion Question: Why do you think the Duke is leaving in such a hurry? Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase; Call hither, I say bid come before us Angelo.. A. Call hither, I say bid come be four us Angelo. B. Call hinder, I say bide come before us Angelo. C. Call hither, I say, bid come before us Angelo. D. Call Hitler, I say bid come bee force us Angelo. E. Correct As Is

46 Cell 5: Farewell! Quote: Angelo- The heavens give safety to your purposes! Escalus- Lead forth and bring you back happiness! Duke- I thank you. Fare you well. Summary: Angelo and Escalus are saying their goodbyes to the Duke. Reading Comprehension Question: What are Angelo and Escalus doing? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word purposes most closely means; A. actions B. intentions C. determination D. potpourri Discussion Question: Do you think the Duke is happy to leave? Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase; Once more, fare you well. A. Once more, fare you well. B. Once more, fair you well. C. Once more, fare you re well. D. Once sore, fare hue well. E. Correct As is

47 Cell 6: Escalus and Angelo talking Quote: Escalus- I shall desire you, sir, to give me leave to have free speech with you; and it concerns me to look into the bottom of my place: A power I have, but of what strength and nature I am not yet instructed. Angelo- 'Tis so with me. Let us withdraw together, and we may soon our satisfaction have touching that point. Summary: Angelo and Escalus are talking about what they should do now that the Duke has left. Reading Comprehension Question: What are Angelo and Escalus talking about? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word withdraw most closely means; A. accompany B. retreat C. enter D. amplify Discussion Question: Do you think they will be successful in taking this job? Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase; Take the mission. A. Took thy communism. B. Taken thy commission. C. Take thy commission. D. Tooked thy commission.

48 E. Correct As Is

49 Measure for Measure Act I; Scene II Mistress talks to the gentlemen Cell I Mistress Overdone Well, well; there s one yonder arrested and carried To prison was worth the thousand of you all. Second Gentleman Who s that, I pray thee? Mistress Overdone Marry, sir, that s Claudio, signior Claudio. Summary: Mistress Overdone comes and tells the gentlemen that someone is in prison. They ask who it is and she tells them its Claudio. Reading Comprehension Question: What does Mistress Overdone tell the gentlemen? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word signior most closely means a) dreadful b) Madam c) Mr. d) Senior Discussion Question: Why do you think they are worried about Claudio? Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence and choose which is the best contemporary paraphrase: Claudio to prison? tis not so. a) Claudio is in prison? It can t be true. b) Claudio is not in prison? Can it be true?

50 c) Claudio died in prison? Oh no! d) Claudio likes prison? No way.

51 Cell II Mistress talks about Claudio s death penalty Mistress Overdone Nay, but I know tis so: I saw him arrested, saw him carried away; and, which is more, within these three days his head to be chopped off. Summary: Mistress Overdone tells the gentlemen that she saw Claudio being carried away, and she heard that his head will be chopped off within three days. Reading Comprehension Question: What might happen to Claudio in three days? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word nay most closely means a) no b) nothing c) I don t know d) Maybe Discussion Question: Do you think Claudio will escape prison before he gets his head chopped off? Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence and choose which is the best contemporary paraphrase: away! Let s go learn the truth of it. a) Go away! Teach me! b) Lets go learn how to speak truthfully c) Hurry! Tell me the truth! d) Hurry! Let s go see if it s true or not

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53 Cell 3 Mistress Overdone talking Mistress Overdone I am too sure of it: and it is for getting Madam Julietta with child. Summary: Mistress Overdone tells the gentlemen that she is sure Claudio went to prison because he got Julietta pregnant Reading Comprehension Question: Do you think that Mistress Overdone is telling the truth? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word madam most closely means a) Prostitute b) Mother c) Miss d) Child Discussion Question: What do you think will happen next? Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the following is the best contemporary paraphrase: Why, how now, Claudio! Whence comes this restraint? a) Why Claudio! Why did you die? b) Who, what, where, when, why Claudio! c) What happened Claudio? How did you get into this mess? d) Why Claudio! Why did your restraint come?

54 Cell 4 Claudio talking Claudio Fellow, why dost thou show me thus to the world? Bear me to prison, where I am committed. Summary: Claudio is telling the people that he deserves to go to prison for what he has done. Reading Comprehension Question: What is Claudio telling the people? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word bear most closely means a) crown b) feed c) beat d) carry Discussion Question: Why do you think Claudio is saying he is guilty? Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the following sentences is the best contemporary paraphrase: What s to do here, Thomas tapster? Let s withdraw. a) What are we doing here, Bartender Tom? Let s go. b) Theres nothing to do here tapster. Go away Bar! Tend Tom! c) What are you doing here Tommer, come back Bart. d) Draw your guns tappy!

55 Cell 5 Claudio and Lucio talking Claudio what but to speak of would offend again. Lucio What, is t murder? Claudio No Lucio Lechery? Claudio Call it so. Summary: Lucio is asking Claudio what did he do to go to prison. Claudio tells him why. Reading Comprehension Question: What is Lucio asking Claudio? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word lechery most closely means: a) the act of impolite murder b) the act of illicit sexual activity c) the act of kindly eating and puking d) the act of rude suicide Discussion Question: What do you think Lucio will do next? Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which is the best contemporary paraphrase: Away, sir! You must go. a) I will go away. b) Go away, you have to leave. c) I m going to Neverland Ranch d) I m busting a move, gotta groove.

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57 Cell 1 - Act I; Scene III Duke Vincentio and Friar Thomas are talking Duke Vincentio No, holy father; throw away that thought; Believe not that the dribbling dart of love Can pierce a complete bosom. Why I desire thee To give me secret harbour, hath a purpose Summary: Duke Vincentio is telling Friar Thomas that he does not want to be King anymore and he s telling him that if he thinks the reason is because of a woman, then he is wrong. Reading Comprehension Question: Why does Friar Thomas think Duke Vincentio wants to break away from being king? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word bosom most closely means a) A slap from a woman s hand b) A place of secrets, metaphorically the heart, not a woman s breast c) A woman s heart, full of love and cheese d) A stab from a cruel woman s eye Discussion Question: Do you think Friar Thomas will believe Duke Vincentio when he told him he s not breaking away because of a woman? Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: My holy sir, none better knows than you a) My worthy man, you don t know anything b) My worthy man, you will learn

58 c) My worthy man, you re the only one who knows d) My worthy man, you re the only one who doesn t know

59 Cell 2 Act I; Scene III Duke tells Friar who will replace him Duke Vincentio And held in idle price to haunt assemblies Where youth, and cost, and witless bravery keeps. I have deliver d to Lord Angelo, A man of stricture and firm abstinence, Summary: Duke Vincentio tells Friar Laurence that the person who will take his place is going to be Lord Angelo. Reading Comprehension Question: Who will take Duke Vincentio s place as king? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word witless most closely means a) foolish b) brave c) strong d) smart Discussion Question: Why do you think the Duke does not want to be king anymore? Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: May your grace speak of it? a) Is your beauty speaking? b) Will you tell me? c) What time are you going to speak? d) Are you going to speak to me?

60 Cell 3 Act I; Scene IV Isabella and Francisca talking Lucio [within] Ho! Peace be in this place! Isabella Who s that which calls? Francisca It is a man s voice. Gentle Isabella, Turn you the key, and know his business of him; You may, I may not; you are yet unsworn. When you have vow d, you must not speak with men But in the presence of the prioress: Then, if you speak, you must not show your face, Or, if you show your face, you must not speak. Summary: Lucio (a messenger) goes to the nunnery to talk to Isabella ( Claudio s sister) When Lucio goes to the door he yells and Isabella asks Francisca (an old nun) who it is. Francisca tells Isabella it is a man and tells her she s allowed to open the door because she hasn t vowed yet. Francisca explains to Isabella when she vows, she s not allowed to speak with men and if she speaks she can t show her face and if she doesn t speak she can show her face. Reading Comprehension Question: Who is knocking at the door? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word prioress most closely means a) The head of the nuns b) The lowest nun c) The smartest nun d) The second highest nun

61 Discussion Question: Why do you think Lucio came to the nunnery? Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: He calls again; I pray you, answer him. a) He keeps calling you, I pray that you call him back. b) I pray that he calls again, please. c) He s speaking again, please answer the door. d) Why does he keep calling? Please tell him to leave.

62 Cell 4 Act I; Scene IV Lucio and Isabella talking about Claudio Lucio Can you so stead me As bring me to the sight of Isabella, A novice of this place and the fair sister To her unhappy brother Claudio? Isabella Why her unhappy brother? let me ask, The rather for I now must make you know I am that Isabella and his sister. Lucio Gentle and fair, your brother kindly greets you: Not to be weary with you, he s in prison. Summary: Lucio comes in the nunnery and he says he s looking for Isabella, the sister of unhappy Claudio. Isabella says she is the sister of Claudio and asks Lucio why her brother is unhappy. He says he s in prison and he told me to say hello to you. Reading Comprehension Question: Who did Lucio say was in prison? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word novice most closely means a) loser b) beginner c) hard worker d) smarty pants Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary

63 paraphrase: Hail, virgin, if you be, as those cheek-roses proclaim you are no less! a) Hello, pure woman, if you are but from the way you look, you are nothing less than a pure woman. b) Hello rosy cheeks! You are a virgin right? c) Hello woman, you are everything but a virgin. d) Hey inexperienced woman, are you inexperienced?

64 Cell 5 Act I; Scene IV Isabella and Lucio are talking about Claudio Lucio Do not believe it. Fewness and truth, tis thus: Your brother and his lover have embraced: As those that feed grow full, as blossoming time That from the seedness and bare fallow brings To teeming foison, even so her plenteous womb Expresseth his full tilth and husbandry. Summary: Lucio told Isabella that Claudio is in jail and she didn t believe him. He told her that the reason he is in prison is because he got his girlfriend pregnant and they weren t married yet. Reading Comprehension Question: Why is Claudio in prison? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word foison most closely means a) poison b) weakness c) power d) hate Discussion Question: What do you think Isabella will do? Do you think she will help her brother get out of prison? Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: Some one with my child by him? My cousin Juliet? a) My cousin Juliet had him with her child. b) My child had my cousin Juliet with him. c) He was my child from my cousin Juliet.

65 d) He had a child with my cousin Juliet.

66 Cell 6 Act I; Scene IV- Isabella offers to help Isabella Alas! what poor ability s in me To do him good? Lucio Assay the power you have. Isabella My power? Alas, I doubt Lucio Our doubts are traitors And make us lose the good we oft might win By fearing to attempt. Go to Lord Angelo, And let him learn to know, when maidens sue, Men give like gods but when they weep and kneel, All their petitions are as freely theirs As they themselves would owe them. Isabella I ll see what I can do. Lucio But speedily Isabella I will about it straight; No longer staying but to give the mother Notice of my affair. I humbly thank you: Commend me to my brother: soon at night I ll send him certain word of my success. Summary: Isabella asked Lucio what can she do to help her brother out of prison. He told her to go talk to Lord Angelo. Then Isabella told him she was go as soon as she tells Francisca where she is going.

67 Reading Comprehension Question: Where is Isabella going? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word petitions most closely means a) notebooks b) people c) requests d) challenges Discussion Question: Do you think Lord Angelo will help Isabella get her brother out of prison? Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: I warrant for his execution a) I certify his death b) I want to die with him c) He will die with the people d) I will make him forever live.

68 Cell 1 CLAUDIO The miserable have no other medicine But only hope: I've hope to live, and am prepared to die. DUKE VINCENTIO Be absolute for death; either death or life Shall thereby be the sweeter. Reason thus with life: If I do lose thee, I do lose a thing That none but fools would keep: a breath thou art, Servile to all the skyey influences, Summary: Claudio, who is in jail, gets a visit from Duke Vincentio, who is disguised as a friar. The Duke tries to calm Claudio down by telling him that he should not be afraid of death because he will soon be in the heavens. What does the duke tell Claudio to calm him down? In the quote above the word servile most closely means: a) Loser b) Idiot c) Slave d) Leader

69 Do you think the duke s words calmed Claudio down? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: [What, ho! Peace here; grace and good company!] a) Hey, how is it going b) What there is no peace c) That peace store is a good company d) Come her, you are disturbing the peace

70 Cell 2. ISABELLA What, ho! Peace here; grace and good company! Provost Who's there? Come in: the wish deserves a welcome. DUKE VINCENTIO Dear Sir, ere long I'll visit you again. CLAUDIO Most holy sir, I thank you. Enter ISABELLA ISABELLA My business is a word or two with Claudio. Provost And very welcome. Look, signior, here's your sister. DUKE VINCENTIO Provost, a word with you. Provost As many as you please. DUKE VINCENTIO Bring me to hear them speak, where I may be concealed. Summary: While the duke is talking to Claudio they get a surprise visit from Claudio s sister, Isabella. The duke decides to hide himself and listen in to their conversation. What does the duke decide to do when Isabella enters?

71 In the quote above the word concealed most closely means: a) Hidden b) Incognito c) Opened d) Birth Where do you think the Duke hid himself in? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: [My business is a word or two with Claudio.] a. I have to talk something over with Claudio b. The only words I said were to Claudio c. I have a business agreement with Claudio I have nothing to say to him

72 Cell 3 CLAUDIO Now, sister, what's the comfort? ISABELLA Why, As all comforts are; most good, most good indeed. Lord Angelo, having affairs to heaven, Intends you for his swift ambassador, Where you shall be an everlasting leiger: Therefore your best appointment make with speed; To-morrow you set on. Summary: Claudio asks his sister if she has good news and she says that she has VERY good news. She tells him that he should get ready to die soon because Angelo is going to kill him. What kind of news does Isabella have for Claudio? In the quote above the word leiger most closely means: a) Resident at a party b) Resident of the toilet c) Resident of a court d) Resident of Julio s world How do you think Claudio felt about the news Isabella gave him?

73 Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: [Is there no remedy?] a) Is their no medication for the pain b) Is their no comedy c) This is not evil d) Is there any solution for this problem?

74 Cell 4 ISABELLA O, 'tis the cunning livery of hell, The damned'st body to invest and cover In prenzie guards! Dost thou think, Claudio? If I would yield him my virginity, Thou mightst be freed. CLAUDIO O heavens! It cannot be. Summary: Isabella then suggests that maybe if she sleeps with Angelo then he will let Claudio live but he does not like the sound of that. The Claudio tells her that she should do it but Isabella gets mad at that idea. What will happen if Isabella sleeps with Angelo? In the quote above the word livery most closely means: a) A distinctive idea b) A hypothesis c) The kidney d) A distinctive uniform Do you think Isabella will sleep with him?

75 Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: [And you, good brother father. What offence hath this man made you, sir?] a) What has your father, who is really your brother, done to you? b) His brother has done something bad to you? c) Have a nice time with her brother and father d) What has my father done to you sir?

76 Cell 5. DUKE VINCENTIO Son, I have overheard what hath passed between you and your sister. Angelo had never the purpose to corrupt her; only he hath made an essay of her virtue to practise his judgment with the disposition of natures: she, having the truth of honour in her, hath made him that gracious denial which he is most glad to receive. I am confessor to Angelo, and I know this to be true; therefore prepare yourself to death: do not satisfy your resolution with hopes that are fallible: tomorrow you must die; go to your knees and make ready Summary: The duke has a plan and tells Isabella. He says that Mariana should be replaced in bed with Isabella. By this trick, Claudio can be saved and Isabella's honor will remain untainted. What is the duke s plan? In the quote above the word fallible most closely means: a) A surprise b) An error c) A miracle d) Another one of those days Do you think Angelo will still let Claudio go even though it s Mariana he s sleeping with?

77 Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: [Then was your sin of heavier kind than his.] a) Was your day worse than his? b) Was your sin worse than his? c) Was your sin heavy today? d) Be kind to your sins.

78 Cell 6 Quote: Let me ask my sister pardon I am so out of luck with life that I will sue be ride of it. Summary: Claudio is talking to Duke Vincentio he s mad and tells the duke he is going to take his life away and also tells the Duke he will ask his sister for forgiveness. Reading comprehension question Who is Claudio talking to? Vocabulary question in the quote above the word sue most closely means a. petition b. proceedings against c. sue for one million dollars d. Die Discussion question Will Claudio take his life because of his bad luck? Hold you there farewell a. Goodbye b. you are far

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80 Cell 7 DUKE VINCENTIO The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good: the goodness that is cheap in beauty makes beauty brief in goodness; but grace, being the soul of your complexion, shall keep the body of it ever fair. The assault that Angelo hath made to you, fortune hath conveyed to my understanding; and, but that frailty hath examples for his falling, I should wonder at Angelo. How will you do to content this substitute, and to save your brother? ISABELLA I am now going to resolve him: I had rather my brother die by the law than my son should be unlawfully born. But, O, how much is the good duke deceived in Angelo! If ever he return and I can speak to him, I will open my lips in vain, or discover his government. Summary The duke tells Isabella that god maid her pretty and a good person and to help her brother out, so he ask her if she will sleep with Angelo to save her brother. She tells him I rather my brother die then to sleep with Angelo and have a unlawfully born son. Reading comprehension Who asked Isabella to sleep with him

81 Vocabulary question In the quote above the word frailty most closely means a. imperfection b. Fragility c. Foible d. Dog Discussion question Why do you think Isabella didn t' want to sleep with Angelo? Paraphrase Provost in good time a. When time is good b. When time is right c. Time good in

82 Cell 8 Let me hear you speak farther. I have spirit to do anything that appears not foul in the truth of my spirit. DUKE VINCENTIO Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful. Have you not heard speak of Mariana, the sister of Frederick the great soldier who miscarried at sea? ISABELLA I have heard of the lady, and good words went with her name. DUKE VINCENTIO She should this Angelo have married; was affianced to her by oath, and the nuptial appointed: between which time of the contract and limit of the solemnity, her brother Frederick was wrecked at sea, having in that perished vessel the dowry of his sister. But mark how heavily this befell to the poor gentlewoman: there she lost a noble and renowned brother, in his love toward her ever most kind and natural; with him, the portion and sinew of her fortune, her marriage-dowry; with both, her combinate husband, this well-seeming Angelo. ISABELLA Can this be so? did Angelo so leave her?

83 Summery: The duke told Isabella that Angelo s former lover Mariana was engaged to be married to him, but he abandoned her when she lost her dowry in a shipwreck Isabella tells him did he really. Reading comprehension question? Who was suppose to marry Angelo Vocabulary In the quote above the word nuptial most closely means a. marriage b. relating to marriage c. death d. agreement Discussion Question Will Isabella think different of Angelo know? Grammar I am now going to resolve him: I had rather my brother die by the law then my son be born unlawfully a. I rather my brother die then to sleep with Angelo b. I rather my brother die because of the law then to have a son unlawfully c. I rather brother die know d. I rather my brother die because of the law then to have a son born against it.

84 Cell 9 DUKE VINCENTIO Left her in her tears, and dried not one of them with his comfort; swallowed his vows whole, pretending in her discoveries of dishonour: in few, bestowed her on her own lamentation, which she yet wears for his sake; and he, a marble to her tears, is washed with them, but relents not. ISABELLA What a merit were it in death to take this poor maid from the world! What corruption in this life, that it will let this man live! But how out of this can she avail? DUKE VINCENTIO It is a rupture that you may easily heal: and the cure of it not only saves your brother, but keeps you from dishonour in doing it. ISABELLA Show me how, good father. DUKE VINCENTIO This forenamed maid hath yet in her the continuance of her first affection: his unjust unkindness, that in all reason should have quenched her love, hath, like an impediment in the current, made it more violent and unruly. Go you to Angelo; answer his

85 requiring with a plausible obedience; agree with his demands to the point; only refer yourself to this advantage, first, that your stay with him may not be long; that the time may have all shadow and silence in it; and the place answer to convenience. This being granted in course,--and now follows all,--we shall advise this wronged maid to stead up your appointment, go in your place; if the encounter acknowledge itself hereafter, it may compel him to her recompense: and here, by this, is your brother saved, your honour untainted, the poor Mariana advantaged, and the corrupt deputy scaled. The maid will I frame and make fit for his attempt. If you think well to carry this as you may, the doubleness of the benefit defends the deceit from reproof. What think you of it? ISABELLA The image of it gives me content already; and I trust it will grow to a most prosperous perfection. DUKE VINCENTIO It lies much in your holding up. Haste you speedily to Angelo: if for this night he entreat you to his bed, give him promise of satisfaction. I will presently to Saint Luke's: there, at the moated grange, resides this dejected Mariana. At that place call upon me; and dispatch with Angelo, that it may be quickly. ISABELLA I thank you for this comfort. Fare you well, good father. Summery; the Duke keeps on talking to Isabella on the Angelo Then he tells her to go to Angelo and answer his request to sleep with him because he s the only one that could get Claudio out of prison so she tells him thanks for the advise. Reading comprehension What did the father tell Isabella to do? Vocabulary Question IN the quote above the word impediment most closely means a. prevention b. Organic defect c. Causing defect

86 d. Death Discussion Question Will she sleep with Angelo to save her brother? Grammar Show me how good a. How good show me b. Good Idea show me c. Can you show me father d. Can you tell me how good you Idea is father.

87 Cell 10 Dude Vicentio And you, good brother father. What offence hath this man made you, sir? ELBOW Marry, sir, he hath offended the law: and, sir, we take him to be a thief too, sir; for we have found upon him, sir, a strange picklock, which we have sent to the deputy. Summary the Duke tells Elbow what is his problem with Claudio he tells the duke well first of all he insulted the law by having a baby with a woman who isn t his wife but he s also a thief. Reading comprehension Question What does Elbow accuse Claudio of? Vocabulary Question In the quote above the word picklock most closely means a. an instrument for picking a door b. an instrument for picking up stuff c. an instrument for picking locks

88 d. an instrument used by thief Discussion Question In your opinion is Claudio a procrastinating thief? Grammar I shall, sir. Fare you well A. I will sir your fare and well B. I will sir, good bye C. I will not sir good bye D. Shut up sir good bye

89 Act. III scene II Cell 11 A little more lenity to lechery would do no harm in him: something to crabbed that way, friar. Summery: Lucio is say that a little leniency would do no harm. Reading comprehension question: A little more lenity to would. In the quote above the word lechery most closely means a. Selfish pleasure b. Stealing c. Not paying taxes d. Having no religious belief Discussion question: do you think it is proper to be lenient with lechery? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: You are pleasant, sir, and speak apace. a. You speak very well, but slow b. You speak really well, and fast c. You speak well, but not at my past d. You should learn how to speak

90 Act. III scene II Cell 12 I'll be hanged first: thou art deceived in me, friar. But no more of this. Canst thou tell if Claudio die to-morrow or no? Summery: Lucio tells Duke that he would be hanged if he deceives the friar. Than asks him if Claudio would die tomorrow. Reading comprehension question: Lucio would be hanged if he deceives whom? Vocabulary question: in the quote above the word Canst is a. The name of the Friar b. The middle name of Duke Vincentio c. A second person singular past tense of can d. A second person singular present tense of can Discussion Question: Should a person be punished with death if they deceive the friar? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: Sir, my name is Lucio; well known to the duke.

91 a. Sir is my name well known to the duke. b. My name is not known to the duke, but you do not know it. c. My name is Lucio, and the duke knows. d. I like my name, but I don t think the duke does.

92 Act. III scene II Cell 13 Double and treble admonition, and still forfeit in the same kind! This would make mercy swear and play the tyrant. Summery: Escalus is basically is saying that we warned him several times and they still did the same thing; that is what makes a ruler really mad. Reading comprehension question: how many warnings did the duke give? In the quote above the word admonition most closely means a. Hate signs b. Warnings c. Beatings d. Embarrassments Discussion question: does this mean that the people in the city are uncivilized? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: Bliss and goodness on you! a. Thank you and good luck. b. Go to church and get blessed

93 c. Have a nice time getting blessed d. You re a good person, but you hand bad luck.

94 Act. III scene II Cell 14 If his own life answer the straitness of his proceeding, it shall become him well; wherein if he chance to fail, he hath sentenced himself. Summery: The duke is saying that if he succeeds his life will change for the good. However if he fails something bad will happen to him. Reading comprehension question: What will happen if he fails? In the quote above the word straitness most closely means a. A narrow channel b. A position of difficulty c. Heterosexual d. Having no curves Discussion question: What do you think would be his sentence if he fails? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: What news aboard I the world? a. What is the news I should inform the people about? b. What news is the world going to tell us? c. Should I tell the world about the earthquake? d. What news is the world going to bring us next?

95 Act. III scene II Cell 15 He who the sword of heaven will bear Should be as holy as severe; Pattern in himself to know, Grace to stand, and virtue go; Summery: Escalus and Provost are talking and they say that the person who carries the sword is of great power and also is greatly respected. Also that the person holding that sword should be righteous. Reading comprehension question: He who the sword of heaven will bear should be as holy as In the quote above the word virtue most closely means a. Moral excellence b. Commandments c. Duties d. Strength Discussion question: Do you think that virtue and grace are the two important reasons to hold the holly sword? Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: What, I prithee, might be the cause?

96 a. What happened, please tell me? b. I went to church and prayed like you told me c. I will pray if you tell me d. I am mad, just say it

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98 Measure For Measure Act IV, Scene I Cell 1- Mariana and the Singing Boy *Quote- Break off thy song, and haste thee quick away: Here comes a man of comfort, whose advice Hath often still'd my brawling discontent. *Summary- Mariana tells a singing boy to stop singing because a nice friar (really Duke Vincentio in disguise) was coming. *Reading Comprehension Question- Why did Mariana tell the boy to stop singing? *Vocabulary Question- In the quote above the word brawling most closely means a) To quarrel noisily b) To brew something c) To exercise sweatily d) To be brave *Discussion Question- What role in the drama do you think Mariana plays? *Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: Come, Escalus, You must walk by us on our other hand; And good supporters are you. a) Come Escalus,

99 You must walk by us on our other hand, And good supporters are you. b) Come Escalus You must walk by us on hour, other hand; And good supporters are you. c) Come, Escalus You must walk by us on our other hand; And good supporters are you. d) Come, Escalus, You must walk by us on hour other hand; And good supporters are you. e) Correct as is

100 Measure For Measure Act IV, Scene I Cell 2- The Waiting Duke *Quote- 'Tis good; though music oft hath such a charm To make bad good, and good provoke to harm. I pray, you, tell me, hath any body inquired for me here to-day? much upon this time have I promised here to meet. *Summary- Duke Vincentio had made a comment about music; he said that it wasn t such a bad thing, and that it had charm. He also asked Mariana if anyone came looking for him because he was supposed to meet someone at the same time and place. *Reading Comprehension Question-What did the Duke ask Mariana? *Vocabulary Question- In the quote above the word provoke most closely means a) To incite to anger b) To prove an idea c) To provide with food d) To roam around for prey *Discussion Question- Whom do you think was the Duke going to meet? *Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: Here is Lord Angelo shall give you justice;

101 Reveal yourself to him. a) Here is Lord Angelo shall give you justice: Reveal yourself to him. b) Here is Lord Angelo shall give you justice. Reveal yourself to him. c) Here is lord Angelo shall give you justice: Reveal yourself to him. d) Here is lord Angelo shall give you justice Reveal yourself to him e) Correct as is.

102 Measure For Measure Act IV, Scene II Cell 3- A Bachelor *Quote- If the man be a bachelor, sir, I can; but if he be a married man, he's his wife's head, and I can never cut off a woman's head. *Summary- Provost asked Pompey if he can cut off a man s head, and Pompey reasoned that he can cut a bachelor s man head off, but he couldn t cut off a married man s head because it would hurt the man s wife too much. *Reading Comprehension Question- Why couldn t Pompey cut off a married man s head? *Vocabulary Question- In the quote above the word bachelor most closely means a) An unmarried man b) A man with a college degree c) A man in a business management d) A man in need of bail money *Discussion Question- If you were married, and your husband or wife was supposed to be executed, would you like to be the one to execute him? *Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: By heaven, fond wretch, thou knowest not what thou speak'st

103 a) Goodness, you re silly! You don t know what you are talking about. b) You re stupid! Why are you thinking about heaven? c) You do not know if you re going to go to heaven. d) You do not know how to speak English correctly.

104 Measure For Measure Act IV, Scene II Cell 4- The Picture of a Hanging *Quote- Painting, sir, I have heard say, is a mystery; and your whores, sir, being members of my occupation, using painting, do prove my occupation a mystery: but what mystery there should be in hanging, if I should be hanged, I cannot imagine. *Summary- Pompey said that painting was a mystery to him, and that since painting (cosmetics) were used by the workers at his job, that shows that his occupation is a mystery as well. He also added that he could not picture himself or even think about himself being hanged. *Reading Comprehension Question- What did Pompey describe as a mystery? *Vocabulary Question- In the quote above the word occupation most closely means a) To inhabit an area b) To work in an office c) A job d) A partnership *Discussion Question- What is the first picture that comes to your head when you hear the word hang? *Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:

105 Who knew of Your intent and coming hither? a) Why did you come here? b) Are you planning to hit me? c) Who knew that you were going to come here, and what are you going to do? d) Did you make plans to come here?

106 Measure For Measure Act IV, Scene II Cell 5- The Warrant for Death *Quote- Look, here's the warrant, Claudio, for thy death: 'Tis now dead midnight, and by eight to-morrow Thou must be made immortal. Where's Barnardine? *Summary- Provost gave Claudio the warrant for his death, and at eight the next day he must be executed. *Reading Comprehension Question- At what time was Claudio supposed to be executed? *Vocabulary Question- In the quote above the word warrant most closely means a) An authorization b) A collection c) An guard d) A warm up *Discussion Question- If you knew what date and time you were going to die, what are some things you d do before you go? *Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: In very good time: speak not you to him till we

107 call upon you. a) Don t talk to him until we have told you to do so. b) Don t call him until we call you. c) Don t be nice to him until he calls you. d) Don t talk to him if he talks to you.

108 Measure For Measure Act IV, Scene II Cell 6- The Messenger s Note *Quote- [Giving a paper] My lord hath sent you this note; and by me this further charge, that you swerve not from the smallest article of it, neither in time, matter, or other circumstance. Good morrow; for, as I take it, it is almost day. *Summary- A messenger came with a note from Lord Angelo. The messenger noted the recipient that he should not disregard the letter. *Reading Comprehension Question- Who is the messenger s boss? *Vocabulary Question- In the quote above the word swerve most closely means a) To turn side to side b) To disregard c) To observe d) To follow *Discussion Question- What do you think the letter contained? *Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: Well, he in time may come to clear himself,

109 But at this instant he is sick my lord, Of a strange fever. a) Well, he in time can come to clear himself, But at this instant he is sick of a strange fever my lord. b) Well, he in time can come to clear himself; but at this instant he is sick of a strange fever my Lord. c) Well, he in time may come to clear himself; But at this instant he is sick my lord, Of a strange fever. d) He in time may well come to clear himself, But at this instant he is sick my lord, Of a strange fever. e) Correct as is.

110 Measure For Measure Act IV, Scene II Cell 7- The Time of the Execution *Quote- [Reads] 'Whatsoever you may hear to the contrary, let Claudio be executed by four of the clock; and in the afternoon Barnardine: for my better satisfaction, let me have Claudio's head sent me by five. Let this be duly performed; with a thought that more depends on it than we must yet deliver. Thus fail not to do your office, as you will answer it at your peril.' What say you to this, sir? *Summary- Provost read Lord Angelo s letter out loud. It said that Lord Angelo wanted Claudio to be executed at four, and that Claudio s head be delivered to him at five. Lord Angelo also noted that if his request weren t granted, Provost would be in trouble. *Reading Comprehension Question- What did Lord Angelo want? *Vocabulary Question- In the quote above the word duly most closely means a) To do something in a proper manner b) To fill a task improperly c) To be dull d) To be dumb *Discussion Question- Why do you think Lord Angelo want Claudio s head? *Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:

111 Call that same Isabel here once again; I would speak with her. a) Call that same Isabel here once again, I would speak with her. b) Call Isabel again, I want to speak with her. c) Call that same Isabel here, once again, I would speak with her. d) Call that same Isabel here once again. I would speak with her. e) Correct as is.

112 Measure For Measure Act IV, Scene II Cell 8- The Duke Converses With Provost About Claudio *Quote- More of him anon. There is written in your brow, Provost, honesty and constancy: if I read it not Truly, my ancient skill beguiles me; but, in the Boldness of my cunning, I will lay myself in hazard. Claudio, whom here you have warrant to execute, is No greater forfeit to the law than Angelo who hath Sentenced him. To make you understand this in a Manifested effect, I crave but four days respite; For the which you are to do me both a present and a Dangerous courtesy. *Summary- After the duke and Provost talked a little bit about Barnardine, the duke then changes the conversation to Claudio, the man Provost warrants to execute. Duke Vincentio says that he sees so much sincerity and loyalty in Provost that he finds the courage to speak his opinion on Claudio s situation; the duke believes that Claudio is no greater sacrifice to the law than Angelo. So that provost will better understand his meaning, the duke asks for four days of respite. *Reading Comprehension Question- What are Duke Vincentio s feelings about Claudio? *Vocabulary Question- In the quote above the word respite most closely means

113 a) rest b) reprieve c) reproach d) reproduce *Discussion Question- What can be interpreted about Duke Vincentio s feelings about Angelo? *Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: Most manifest, and not denied by himself. a) It is very obvious, and he does not deny it. b) It is not clear, but he denies it. c) The Manifest if a very good subject matter so we should talk about it more often. d) The man is festering in denial by himself.

114 Measure For Measure Act IV, Scene II Cell 9 The Duke Gives Provost A Letter *Quote- The contents of this is the return of the duke: you Shall anon over-read it at your pleasure; where you Shall find, within these two days he will be here. This is a thing that Angelo know not; for he this Very day receives letters of tenor; Perchance of the duke s death; perchance entering Into some monastery; but, by chance, nothing of what Is writ *Summary- Duke Vincentio gives Provost a letter that says that the duke will return in two days; Provost is instructed to read the letter later when he feels most comfortable. However, Angelo won t know that the duke is returning because he is receiving letters that possibly saying the duke has died by chance, possibly that the duke is becoming a monk. *Reading Comprehension Question- What does the letter contain? *Vocabulary Question- In the quote above the word perchance most closely means a) cucumbersomely b) hysterically c) inconveniently d) maybe

115 *Discussion Question- Why is Angelo receiving false letters? *Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: A man that apprehends death no more dreadfully but as a drunken sleep; careless, reckless, and fearless of what s past, present, or to come; insensible of mortality, and desperately mortal. a) A man that gets death is no worse off than a man who sleeps from insomnia; he is a sloppy Joe, wonderful, and courageous of what has happened, what is happening, and what will happen; he is not a human, and very much fatal. b) A man that obtains death is no worse off than a man who sleeps from being drunk; he is sloppy, wild, and unafraid of what has happened, what is happening, and what will happen; he is without humanity, and very much fatal. c) A man that obtains death is no worser of then a men who sleeps from being drunk, he is sloppy, wild, and unafraid of what has happened, what is happening, and what will happen, he iz without humanity, and bery much fatal. d) A man that obtains death iz no worse off than a man who sleeps from being drunk he is sloppy, wild, and unafraid of what has happened, what is happening, and what will happen he iz without humanity, and verry much fatal.

116 Measure For Measure Act IV, Scene III Cell 10- Barnardine s Fate Awaits *Quote- [Abhorson] Sirrah, bring Barnardine hither. [Pompey] Master Barnardine! you must rise and be hanged. Master Barnardine! [Abhorson] What, ho, Barnardine! [Barnardine] [Within] A pox o your throats! Who makes that Noise there? What are you? [Pompey] Your friends, sir; the hangman. You must be so Good sir, to rise and be put to death. [Barnardine] [Within] Away, you rogue, away! I am sleepy. [Abhorson] Tell him he must awake, and that quickly too. [Pompey] Pray, Master Barnardine, awake till you are Executed, and sleep afterwards. [Abhorson] Go in to him, and fetch him out. *Summary- Abhorson and Pompey call Barnardine out of his prison cell so he may be executed; Barnardine is hesitant to come. *Reading Comprehension Question- Who calls Barnardine? *Vocabulary Question- In the quote above the word rogue most closely means a) gentleman b) scoundrel c) prince

117 d) friend *Discussion Question- Is execution morally right? *Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: A lack, how may I do it, having the hour limited, and an express command, under penalty, to deliver his head in the view of Angelo? a) Since I don t have munched time to deliver his head too Angelo, how can I do it. b) Since I don t have much time to de-liver his head two Angelo, pow can I does it? c) Since I don t have much time tow deliver his head to Anglo, how can I do it! d) Since I don t have much time to deliver his head to Angelo, how can I do it?

118 Measure For Measure Act IV, Scene III Cell 11- Barnardine Comes *Quote- [Barnardine] How now, Abhorson? what s the news with you? [Abhorson] Truly, sir, I would desire you to clap into your prayers; for, look you, the warrant s come. [Barnardine] You rogue, I have been drinking all night; I am not Fitted for t. [Pompey] O, better, sir; for he that drinks all night, And is hanged betimes in the morning, may sleep the Sounder all the next day. [Abhorson] Look you, sir; here comes your ghostly father: do We jest now, think you? *Summary- In the quote, Barnardine, Abhorson, and Pompey make conversation before the execution. Additionally, Abhorson tells Barnardine to pray before he dies, while Pompey tells a sort of joke about drunken men in relation to Barnardine s execution. *Reading Comprehension Question- Why is Abhorson telling Barnardine to pray? *Vocabulary Question- In the quote above the word jest most closely means a) smile b) love c) hate

119 d) joke *Discussion Question- Does it help to pray right before you re going to die? *Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: Pardon me, good father; it is against my oath. a) Please excuse me; to say it will be against my faith. b) Please xcues me; to say it will be against my father. c) Please excuse me to say it will be against my faith. d) Pleaz excuse me; to say it vill be againsts my faith.

120 Measure For Measure Act IV, Scene III Cell 12- Duke Vincentio Converses With Barnardine *Quote- [Duke Vincentio] Sir, induced by my charity, and hearing how hastily You are to depart, I am come to advise you, comfort You and pray with you. [Barnardine] Friar, not I I have been drinking hard all night, And I will have more time to prepare me, or they shall beat out my brains with billets: I will not Consent to die this day, that s certain. [Duke Vincentio] O, sir, you must: and therefore I beseech you Look forward on the journey you shall go. [Barnardine] I swear I will not die to-day for any man s persuasion. *Summary- The duke comes to see Barnardine and tells him to look towards the journey after death. In return, Barnardine tells the duke that he does not plan to die today; he denies any influence. *Reading Comprehension Question- Who does the duke come to see? *Vocabulary Question- In the quote above the word beseech most closely means a) deplore b) explore c) implore d) ampler

121 *Discussion Question- Is death necessarily a bad thing? Why or why not? *Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: I will give him a present shrift and advise him for a better place. a) I ask to be giving a thrifty present n advice him to bye a biome in the country. b) I ask to be giving a thrifty present and advise him to buy a home in the country. c) I will give him a present and advice to go to Australia. d) I will bid him farewell and ask that he go to heaven.

122 Measure For Measure Act IV, Scene III Cell 13- A Replacement *Quote- [Provost] Here in the prison, father, There died this morning of a cruel fever One Ragonize, a most notorious pirate, A man of Claudio s years; his beard and head Just of colour [Duke Vincentio] O, tis an accident that heaven provides! Dispatch it presently; the hour draws on Prefix d by Angelo: see this be done, And sent according to command; whiles I Persuade this rude wretch willingly to die. *Summary- In the quote, Provost tells the duke that a pirate named Ragonize has just died from a cruel fever; the pirate, coincidentally, looked in some ways like Claudio. Knowing this, the duke realizes that the pirate could be of some use; he will make Angelo believe it is Claudio. *Reading Comprehension Question- Who died? *Vocabulary Question- In the quote above the word wretch most closely means a) king, prince b) rugue, missile c) vagabond, outcast

123 d) dictator, tyrant *Discussion Question- Is it right to fool Angelo? *Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: Unfit to live or die: O gravel heart! a) He is not worthy to live or die; he has an annoying way about him! b) His dress doesn t fit; this heat is made out of gravel! c) He is too weak to live or die; that heart-shaped gravel of a man! d) He dyed his shirt the wrong color; it is a gravel color!

124 Measure For Measure Act IV, Scene III Cell 14- The Duke Writes The Letters *Quote- Quick, dispatch, and send the head to Angelo. Now will I write letters to Angelo,-- The provost, he shall bear them, whose contents Shall witness to him I am near at home, And that, by great injunctions, I am bound To enter publicly: him I ll desire To meet me at consecrated fount A league below the city; and from thence, By cold gradation and well-balanced form, We shall proceed with Angelo. *Summary- in the quote, Duke Vincentio tells Provost to dispatch the pirate s head and send it to Angelo pretending it is Claudio. Then, the he decides to write the letters to Angelo saying that he, the duke, is near home and tthey should meet at a holy fountain a league below the city. *Reading Comprehension Question- What did Provost do? *Vocabulary Question- In the quote above the word fount most closely means a) fountain b) mountain c) hill

125 d) molehill *Discussion Question- Is fooling Angelo morally right? *Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: Make a swift return; For I woulds commune with you of such things That want no ear but yours. a) Come back quickly; I want to give you your communion. b) Come back speedily; I want to tell you something that others may not hear. c) Come back spedily; I want to tell you sumting dat otherz my knot herre. d) Come bak fastily; I want two tell you a secret.

126 Measure For Measure Act IV, Scene III Cell 15- Isabella Is Here *Quote- The tongue of Isabel. She s come to know If yet her brother s pardon be come hither: But I will keep her ignorant of her good, To make her heavenly comforts of despair, When it is least expected. *Summary- In the quote, the duke hears Isabella; she is there to see if her brother was pardoned or not. The duke, keeping his plan confined within himself, decides to keep Isabella ignorant for her own good. *Reading Comprehension Question- Why is Isabella in the prison? *Vocabulary Question- In the quote above the word hither most closely means a) to those jail cells b) to these prisoners c) to this place d) to that brother *Discussion Question- What would keeping Isabella ignorant do? *Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase:

127 A creature unprepared, unmeet for death; And to transport him in the mind he is Were damnable. a) He is a organism unready too dye. b) Hez totally ready to dye. c) He is not ready for death; because of his horrible state of mind, his execution will only lead to his damnation. d) Hm not ready to die; his violent mindset will lead him to heaven.

128 Measure For Measure Act IV, Scene II Cell 16- Sad News [Duke Vincentio] Good morning to you, fair and gracious daughter. [Isabella] The better, given me by so holy a man. Hath yet the deputy sent my brother s pardon? [Duke Vincentio] He hath released him, Isabel from the world: his head is off and sent to Angelo. [Isabella] Nay, but it is not so. *Summary- In the quote, Duke Vincentio and Isabella converse about Claudio. Isabella asks if her brother was pardoned from his sentence, but the duke tells her that his head was cut off and sent to Angelo. *Reading Comprehension Question- Who does Isabella find out from Duke Vincentio is dead? *Vocabulary Question- In the quote above, the word pardon most closely means a) an excuse for crime b) a love for dying c) a certificate of birth d) an idea of hatred

129 *Discussion Question- What kind of reaction do you think Isabella had when she found out that her brother is dead? *Consider the following sentence from the text and decide which of the choices below is the best contemporary paraphrase: It is no other: show your wisdom, daughter, in your close patience. a) Yes it s true. Just be wise and be patient. b) There is a no other choice because you are dumb. c) You are my only wise daughter. d) Yes my daughter, there is no other wise and patient as you. e) Be patient and you will receive your wisdom.

130 Cell #17 Scene: Isabella s Anger [Isabella] Unhappy Claudio! wretched Isabel! Injurious world! Most damned Angelo! [Duke Vincentio] This nor hurts him nor profits you a jot: forbear it therefore: give your cause to heaven. Mark what I say, which you shall find by every syllable a faithful verity: the duke comes home to-morrow; nay, dry your eyes Summary: Isabella is angry and depressed for she found out of her brother s death. She is mad at the world and of course Angelo. Duke Vincentio, who is pretending to be a Friar, tells her not to feel terrible because the real duke is coming back to work things out. Reading Comprehension Question: When does the true duke come back? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word injurious most closely means a.) adventurous b.) delightful c.) harmful d.) philosophical

131 Discussion Question: How do you think the real duke can help Isabella with her problem? Para-phase Question: This letter, then to Friar Peter give; tis that he sent me of the duke s return a.) Friar Peter must give this letter to me, which is about the duke s return. b.) He sent me the date of the duke s return. c.) Give this letter to Friar Peter because he needs to give it to the duke. d.) Give this letter to Friar Peter. It is the one that he had sent before concerning the duke s return. e.) I fancy Friar Peter so please give this love letter to him.

132 Cell #18 Scene: Lucio is Here [Lucio] Good even. Friar, where s the provost? [Duke Vincentio] Not within, sir. [Lucio] O pretty Isabella, I am pale at mine heart to see thine eyes are so red: thou must be patient. I am fain to dine and sup with water and bran; I dare not for my head fill my belly; one fruitful meal would set me to t. But they say the duke will be here to-morrow. By my troth, Isabel, I loved thy brother: if the old fantastical duke of the dark corners had been at home, he had lived. Summary: Lucio mostly talks to Isabella. He says it hurts him so to see her emotionally hurt and also tells her to be patient because the true duke is coming tomorrow. Lucio also tells Isabella that he liked her brother, Claudio and that if the real duke was there, Claudio would ve been alive. Reading Comprehension Question: Would have Claudio lived if the real duke was there? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word provost most closely means a.) a person appointed to superintend b.) a dog who is able to speak c.) an item of great value d.) a person who likes books

133 Discussion Question: What do you think Lucio means when he said said that he loved Isabella s brother, Claudio? Para-phase Question: Nay, tarry; I ll go along with thee I can tell thee pretty tales of the duke. a.) No wait! I ll stay! I ll go with you and tell you stories about the duke. b.) No! I cannot go with you because I have to meet the duke. c.) Yes! I ll stay with you because I love you! d.) No wait! I can t stay with you, but I can tell you stories of the duke. e.) Hey! Wait Up! I think the duke and his tales are very pretty.

134 Cell #19 Scene:Dislikes [Escalus] Every letter he hath writ hath disvouched other. [Angelo] In most uneven and distracted manner. His actions show much like to madness: pray heaven his wisdom be not tainted! And why meet him at the gates, and redeliver our authorities there. [Escalus] I guess not. Summary: Escalus and Angelo are talking about the Duke Vincentio. They say that all his letters don t really have a sensible meaning and also hope that his wisdom is not ruined. They don t really want to meet the duke at the gates. Reading Comprehension Question: Who are talking about the Duke and their dislikes about him? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word tainted most closely means a.) merciful b.) ruined c.) humorous d.) adored Discussion Question: Why do you think Angelo hopes that the Duke has not lost his wisdom? Para-phase Question: By my troth, I ll go with thee to the lane s end: if bawdy talk offend you, we ll have very little time of it. a.) I, as a man of honor, will talk greatly of your rudeness.

135 b.) I promise I will go with you until where you need to go and if my offensive talk insults you we won t talk much of it. c.) We will talk little with my insultive conversations until we reach the end of your life. Ha ha ha. d.) I will help you find your way home because I promised you. e.) Because of my promise, I will not talk at all until we reach your destination.

136 Cell #20 Scene: It s Angelo s Fault [Isabella] To speak so indirectly I am loath: I would say the truth; but to accuse him so, that is your part: yet I am advised to do it; he says, to veil full purpose. [Mariana] Be ruled by him. [Isabella] Besides, he tells me that, if peradventure he speaks against me on the adverse side, I should not think it strange, for tis a physic that s bitter to sweet end. Summary: Isabella and Mariana, who was Angelo s ex-lover, talk about Angelo. Isabella says that she accuses Angelo for her brother s death, but since Angelo is the temporary duke then she must follow what he says. She says that Angelo told her that she shouldn t think strange about there may be a chance where he will talk bad about her with unpleasantness. Reading Comprehension Question: Who was Angelo s lover? Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word adverse most closely means a.) unpleasant b.) joyful c.) indestructible