The Duchess of Malfi Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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The Duchess of Malfi Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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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. After Ferdinand returns to the Duchess's palace to confront her about her children, which of the following does The Duchess finally confess to Ferdinand?
(a) That she is very sick and may die soon.
(b) That she desperately needs money.
(c) That she is married.
(d) That she has had 3 children by 3 different men.

2. Cariola is:
(a) Ferdinand's wife
(b) Antonio's daughter
(c) The Duchess's assistant
(d) The Cardinal's secret lover

3. After Antonio confronts Bosola outside of the Duchess's room, what does he drop as he walks away from Bosola?
(a) The Duchess's blood-stained handkerchief
(b) A nativity/horoscope for the new baby
(c) A few pieces of gold
(d) His dagger

4. What does Bosola bring to the Duchess and Antonio once they have left Malfi?
(a) Fruit
(b) A dagger
(c) Jewels
(d) A letter

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Delio and Silvio make fun of Malateste for?

2. What does Bosola do upon finding Antonio's dropped item outside of the Duchess's door?

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

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

5. When the executioners enter the Duchess's chamber, what three items do they bring with them?

(see the answer key)

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