The Duchess of Malfi Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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The Duchess of Malfi Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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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 does Antonio think his sudden affliction is while he's speaking with Bosolo (when Antonio finds him out of his room)?
(a) An omen
(b) A result of being punched in the face earlier that day
(c) More evidence of Bosola poisoning everyone
(d) A sign of a brain tumor

2. After learning that the Cardinal is giving away Antonio's property, Antonio decides to try to:
(a) Frighten the Cardinal into a reconciliation.
(b) Die trying to reconcile if the Cardinal won't budge.
(c) Sneak into the Cardinal's room that night.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

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

4. What sound was supposedly heard from the Duchess's room that caused Bosola to be suspicious?
(a) Music
(b) A cry from someone asking to be set free
(c) Lots of women's laughter
(d) A shriek

5. 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 wanted to go to the courtyard to pray.
(b) He always takes walks at night.
(c) He was trying to get his new baby to go to sleep.
(d) He had a nightmare and couldn't sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. Julia gives Pescara a letter, which contains a request from the Cardinal. What does it say?

2. What two main characters are wandering around the palace in Act 2, Scene 3?

3. Act 3, Scene 3 is a scene with many characters discussing a minor plot. Who interrupts the scene to bring an important message to the Cardinal and Ferdinand about the Duchess?

4. How does Pescara respond to the request in the letter?

5. What causes Antonio to be suspicious of Bosola?

(see the answer key)

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