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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Duchess say to Antonio after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) That she thinks her brothers will be arriving soon.
(b) That she is happy to be going on a trip.
(c) That she no longer loves him.
(d) That she fears she is undone.

2. Antonio responds to the Duchess's proposal by saying that:
(a) He cannot marry someone as old as she is.
(b) He finds the idea laughable.
(c) He is above her position in society, but will think about her offer.
(d) He is not worthy of her, but loves and is devoted to her anyway.

3. What relationship do Julia and the Cardinal have?
(a) They are very old friends.
(b) The Cardinal is Julia's father, but no one knows it.
(c) The Cardinal is Julia's priest.
(d) They are secret lovers.

4. Where does Antonio send Delio?
(a) Rome
(b) London
(c) Paris
(d) Athens

5. What is the big news at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) That Antonio and the Duchess have been found out.
(b) That Antonio and the Duchess have had a son.
(c) That Antonio and the Duchess are getting divorced.
(d) That the Duchess found out Antonio was stealing from her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What key information does Bosola still not understand by the end of Act 2, Scene 3?

2. What confirmed information does Bosola have in Act 2, Scene 2, that he didn't have before?

3. Cariola's statement after the wedding can be seen as foreshadowing what?

4. What causes Antonio to be suspicious of Bosola?

5. When Delios and Julia are interrupted, how does Delio react to the interruption?

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