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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason did Julia give her husband for coming to Rome?
(a) She wanted to get some new dresses in the city.
(b) Religious reasons
(c) For a relaxing vacation.
(d) To visit sick relatives.

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

3. After Bosola gives the Duchess fruit that makes her "sick," what does Bosola worry about the fruit?
(a) That it may have been poisoned without his knowledge.
(b) That she gave it away to other people.
(c) That she took all of it, and it was expensive.
(d) That he didn't give her enough.

4. In Act Three, who does Ferdinand tell the Duchess she must marry?
(a) No one; she is to become a nun
(b) Delio
(c) Her cousin
(d) Count Malateste

5. When Ferdinand returns to the Duchess's court and speaks with her about her children, what does the Duchess think?
(a) That he is going to kill her later.
(b) That everything is in the open about her marriage and children.
(c) That he will lend her money for her children.
(d) That Antonio has been arrested.

Short Answer Questions

1. In an effort to protect Antonio, the Duchess lies about what?

2. How much time has passed between Act 2 and Act 3?

3. How many children does the Duchess have when Act 3 opens?

4. Antonio accuses Cariola of:

5. How do Ferdinand and the Cardinal learn this new information?

(see the answer key)

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