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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. What do the pilgrims think about what the Cardinal does to the Duchess and her family?
(a) All of these answers are correct.
(b) That it should have happened a long time ago.
(c) That it is completely warranted.
(d) That it is cruel and out of proportion.

2. What has the Cardinal convinced the Pope to do with the Duchess's belongings?
(a) Sell them.
(b) Confiscate them.
(c) Take them as a gift for the church.
(d) Burn them.

3. The Cardinal's career change is best described as:
(a) Very normal for someone of his wealth.
(b) Surprising
(c) A fantastic and unexpected promotion.
(d) Expected

4. Which of the following does Ferdinand propose be done to the subject of the news?
(a) Steal back the jewels.
(b) Search for the Duchess.
(c) Make a soup out of the baby.
(d) Find the thief and kill him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Antonio afraid when the Duchess leaves so quickly after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?

2. At the end of Act 2, Scene 3, who does the Duchess tell that she is secretly married to Antonio?

3. Why did Bosola think that he had proven that the Duchess was pregnant?

4. Ferdinand's behavior upon hearing the news foreshadows:

5. Which words best describes the Cardinal's reaction to the news?

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