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

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

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

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

5. How does Bosola treat the Old Lady when he catches her in a hurry?
(a) Cruelly: he lets her know that he knows about the Duchess's pregnancy.
(b) Kindly: he apologizes for his rudeness last time they met.
(c) Suspiciously: he thinks she may have just stolen something.
(d) Excitedly: she has come to meet him in secret.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cariola declare after the wedding?

2. Why does the Old Lady return to the scene after the Duchess has eaten Bosola's fruit?

3. The Duchess and Antonio decide to get married because:

4. The Duchess hires Bosola because:

5. What does Bosola suspect is "wrong" with the Duchess?

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