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

2. What does Bosola suspect is "wrong" with the Duchess?
(a) That she is planning to join a nunnery.
(b) That she is pregnant.
(c) That she is going to run away.
(d) That she is spending lots of money in secret.

3. What does Antonio announce has been stolen from the Duchess's chamber?
(a) Her family dagger
(b) Expensive jewels
(c) Her baby
(d) Her secret legal papers

4. What does Antonio do to make sure no one knows what is happening with the Duchess?
(a) Sends her away.
(b) Gives her a sleeping potion.
(c) Lies and announces that she has died.
(d) Orders all of the court gates shut.

5. What rumor is going around the castle and being told by the servants?
(a) That the Duchess has run away with a secret lover.
(b) That the Duchess has killed herself.
(c) That Bosola and the Duchess have secretly married.
(d) That a Swiss man was caught in the Duchess's chamber.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Old Lady return to the scene after the Duchess has eaten Bosola's fruit?

2. How does Delio react to Antonio's secret?

3. How does the Duchess describe herself before she exits Act 2, Scene 1?

4. When the Duchess leaves after eating the fruit Bosola gave her, she is feeling:

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

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