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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After Ferdinand confronts the Duchess about her children, which of the following does the Duchess offer to Ferdinand?
(a) Nothing; she refuses to speak to him.
(b) Information that Ferdinand is being spied upon by the Cardinal.
(c) That he can finally meet her husband -- and know who he is.
(d) Her promise never to disobey him again if he will only lend her some money.

3. When Ferdinand descends into madness, what kind of creature does he think he is?
(a) A werewolf
(b) A horse
(c) An eagle
(d) A bear

4. What does Delio ask Julia to do for him?
(a) Murder the Cardinal.
(b) Become his mistress.
(c) Spy on Ferdinand.
(d) Run away with him.

5. Antonio is worried about what with the Duchess's brothers?
(a) Their greed for Antonio's great wealth.
(b) Their reaction to how much money was spent on the party after the wedding.
(c) Their reaction to not being invited to such a big event.
(d) Their reaction and lack of approval.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Old Lady in such a hurry?

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

3. How does Bosola treat the Old Lady when he catches her in a hurry?

4. What does Ferdinand tell Bosola to do in regards to the Duke of Malfi?

5. What does Delio tell Antonio to ease his fears after the Duchess eats the fruit Bosola gave her?

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