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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. Why is Antonio afraid when the Duchess leaves so quickly after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) Because he doesn't want her to die.
(b) Because she might discover he is stealing her money.
(c) Because she is going into labor before she could be taken somewhere else.
(d) Because he thinks she is cheating on him with someone else.

2. How does the Duchess describe herself before she exits Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) As angry because her attendants never leave her alone.
(b) As growing fat and short of breath.
(c) As very excited about an upcoming party.
(d) As very shy.

3. Initially, who is the Duchess is engaged to marry:
(a) No one
(b) Ferdinand
(c) Bosola
(d) the Cardinal

4. When the Duchess first plans to speak with Antonio, she asks Cariola to:
(a) Go start cooking dinner for everyone.
(b) Hide behind a curtain.
(c) Leave the building.
(d) Fix her hair and make-up.

5. When the Duchess tells Ferdinand what she thought of his advice about remarrying, he:
(a) Gets sad again about having to leave.
(b) Embraces her in a long hug.
(c) Shows her a dagger as a threat.
(d) Gives her a secret letter she should read later.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before the play begins, the Cardinal and Bosola knew each other because:

2. Who does the Cardinal hire to spy on the Duchess?

3. In Act 1, Scene 1, which of the following men is described as very honest?

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

5. In Act 1, Scene 1, it becomes clear that Bosola thinks what of the Cardinal?

(see the answer key)

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