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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character is the Duchess's twin brother?
(a) Ferdinand
(b) The Cardinal
(c) Antonio
(d) Bosola

2. What does Bosola give to the Duchess to try to find out the truth about her "condition"?
(a) Plums
(b) Apples
(c) Cherries
(d) Apricots

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

4. The Duchess and Antonio decide to get married because:
(a) They love each other very much.
(b) Her brothers want her to marry as soon as possible.
(c) The Duchess is already pregnant with Antonio's baby.
(d) They have to do it because of their families.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Duchess proposes to Antonio by:

2. Initially, who is the Duchess is engaged to marry:

3. When the Duchess first plans to speak with Antonio, she asks Cariola to:

4. Why is Antonio afraid when the Duchess leaves so quickly after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?

5. The Duchess thinks that her brothers' advice about remarrying:

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