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

2. What happens to Antonio as a result of the Duchess's lie?
(a) He is executed that night.
(b) He is thrown in a Malfi jail.
(c) He is fired.
(d) He is sent off as "punishment."

3. What item does Ferdinand give the Duchess when he leaps into her room and surprises her?
(a) Nothing
(b) A dagger
(c) Jewels for her birthday
(d) Flowers

4. Once he learns the news, Ferdinand seems most focused on:
(a) Supporting his sister.
(b) Going to see his sister so he can celebrate with her.
(c) Figuring out who is going to pay to raise the baby.
(d) Revenge

5. How does the Cardinal respond to Ferdinand's suggestion after learning the news?
(a) He thinks he is over-reacting a bit.
(b) He leaves the room before he sees Ferdinand's reaction.
(c) He's crying too much to notice Ferdinand's reaction.
(d) He doesn't think he is mad enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. What response does Antonio give to Bosola about Bosola's excuse for being out of his room?

2. What secret does Antonio tell Delio in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. What is unique about the structure of Act 3, Scene 4?

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

5. What role do the pilgrims play toward the end of the scene where the Cardinal resigns his position?

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