Measure for Measure: Abhorson

Question 1

Abhorson’s reaction to Provost suggesting Pompey could help with the execution

Answer 1

A bawd sir? Fie upon him, he will discredit our mystery.

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Question 2

What does Abhorson call his occupation?

Answer 2

A mystery

Question 3

What does Provost say to do with Pompey?

Answer 3

If you think it meet, compound with him by the year, and let him abide with you; if not, use him for the present and dismiss him. He cannot plead his estimation with you, he hath been a bawd

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Question 4

What is the name Abhorson’s name an example of?

Answer 4

A charactonym

Question 5

How does Abhorson respond when Barnadine says to go away because he’s tired?

Answer 5

Tell him he must awake, and that quickly too

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Question 6

What does Abhorson say to Barnadine that he should do because the warrant has come?

Answer 6

Truly, sir, I would desire you to clap into your prayers, for look you, the warrant’s come.

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