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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Bosola give for being out of his room in the middle of the night (when everyone is supposed to be staying in their bedchambers)?
(a) He had a nightmare and couldn't sleep.
(b) He was trying to get his new baby to go to sleep.
(c) He wanted to go to the courtyard to pray.
(d) He always takes walks at night.

2. What first causes Bosola to be suspicious of Antonio?
(a) Antonio's refusal to answer any questions.
(b) Antonio's sweating even though it is cold.
(c) The old lady Antonio is talking to.
(d) A large package Antonio is carrying beneath a blanket.

3. After Antonio confronts Bosola outside of the Duchess's room, what does he drop as he walks away from Bosola?
(a) A few pieces of gold
(b) The Duchess's blood-stained handkerchief
(c) His dagger
(d) A nativity/horoscope for the new baby

4. Ferdinand believes that the Duchess is damned specifically because:
(a) She has lied to her brothers.
(b) She has had children while remaining unmarried.
(c) She has made a false religious pilgrimage.
(d) She has lied to members of the church.

5. What does Bosola do upon finding Antonio's dropped item outside of the Duchess's door?
(a) Use it to blackmail Antonio later
(b) Send a letter to the Duchess's brothers
(c) Burn it
(d) Plan to sell it in the morning

Short Answer Questions

1. What sound was supposedly heard from the Duchess's room that caused Bosola to be suspicious?

2. What does the Cardinal ask Ancona to do?

3. As the message is delivered to the Cardinal and Ferdinand, what are other people in the room observing?

4. What women are involved in the scheming of Act 3, Scene 3?

5. How does the Cardinal believe the Duchess should be punished?

(see the answer key)

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