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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. What does Cariola declare after the wedding?
(a) That the Duchess is a great woman, but that she pities her.
(b) That the Duchess is too young to marry.
(c) That Antonio will be a great father, and the Duchess a great mother.
(d) That the Duchess married well, because Antonio is very rich.

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

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

4. Antonio and Delio are:
(a) Father and son
(b) Brothers
(c) Good friends
(d) Enemies

5. The Duchess hires Bosola as:
(a) Her guard
(b) Her chef
(c) Her personal assistant
(d) Her horseman/stable keeper

Short Answer Questions

1. Cariola is:

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

3. Which of the following characters are all related?

4. The Duchess hires Bosola because:

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

(see the answer key)

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