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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What rumor is going around the castle and being told by the servants?
(a) That the Duchess has run away with a secret lover.
(b) That the Duchess has killed herself.
(c) That Bosola and the Duchess have secretly married.
(d) That a Swiss man was caught in the Duchess's chamber.

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

3. What confirmed information does Bosola have in Act 2, Scene 2, that he didn't have before?
(a) That the Duchess and Antonio are married.
(b) That Antonio is stealing from the Duchess.
(c) That the Duchess is pregnant.
(d) That the Duchess's brothers are on their way back.

4. The Duchess hires Bosola because:
(a) Ferdinand recommends him.
(b) He seems trustworthy.
(c) She has known him for a long time.
(d) They are related.

5. What causes Antonio to be suspicious of Bosola?
(a) The book Bosola is reading.
(b) Bosola's wandering around the palace after everyone was supposed to stay in their rooms.
(c) How Bosola is dressed.
(d) The lyrics of a song Bosola is singing

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the big news at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

2. What does Delio pledge to Antonio before he departs for abroad?

3. How does the Duchess describe herself before she exits Act 2, Scene 1?

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

5. What do the Cardinal and Ferdinand tell the Duchess before they leave to go live abroad?

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