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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Duchess believes her reputation to be safe because:
(a) She is in fact married, even if it's a secret.
(b) She has never lied to anyone.
(c) Her brothers have a good reputation.
(d) She is very wealthy.

2. What response does Antonio give to Bosola about Bosola's excuse for being out of his room?
(a) That Bosola should pray the fruit he gave the Duchess wasn't poisoned.
(b) That Antonio has never seen Bosola take walks at night.
(c) That his new baby looks like he's sleeping just fine.
(d) That his nightmares come from his horrible deeds.

3. Antonio tells Bosola that Bosola is the chief suspect in:
(a) The theft of the Duchess's jewels.
(b) The theft of the silverware in the palace.
(c) The loud singing heard throughout the palace at night.
(d) Being the father of the Duchess's baby.

4. How does Bosola treat the old lady who he meets in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) With surprise and excitement
(b) With manners and respect
(c) With contempt and rudeness
(d) With sadness and grief

5. What role do the pilgrims play toward the end of the scene where the Cardinal resigns his position?
(a) They have no role since they never talk.
(b) They serve as extras in the scene.
(c) They are a distraction from all of the action.
(d) They serve as means of showing what the townsfolk think of what has happened.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once he learns the news, Ferdinand seems most focused on:

2. What do the pilgrims think about the Duchess's choice to marry Antonio?

3. What is the Duchess supposed to do with the item Ferdinand gives her?

4. Ancona is the name of:

5. What do the pilgrims think about what the Cardinal does to the Duchess and her family?

(see the answer key)

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