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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Antonio send Delio?
(a) London
(b) Rome
(c) Paris
(d) Athens

3. After Antonio confronts Bosola outside of the Duchess's room, what does he drop as he walks away from Bosola?
(a) A nativity/horoscope for the new baby
(b) His dagger
(c) A few pieces of gold
(d) The Duchess's blood-stained handkerchief

4. What two main characters are wandering around the palace in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Bosola and the Duchess
(b) Antonio and the Duchess
(c) Bosola and the Cardinal
(d) Antonio and Bosola

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Antonio think his sudden affliction is while he's speaking with Bosolo (when Antonio finds him out of his room)?

3. At the beginning of the play, we learn that the Duchess:

4. What reason did Julia give her husband for coming to Rome?

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

(see the answer key)

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