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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ferdinand tell Bosola to do in regards to the Duke of Malfi?
(a) Advise him about the problems in the local government.
(b) Go and seek his religious counsel.
(c) Write to him.
(d) Ask him for money for the upcoming war.

2. What does Bosola suspect is "wrong" with the Duchess?
(a) That she is pregnant.
(b) That she is planning to join a nunnery.
(c) That she is going to run away.
(d) That she is spending lots of money in secret.

3. What does Ferdinand promise to do upon hearing the news?
(a) Send money to the Duchess.
(b) Never speak to the Duchess again.
(c) Kill the Duchess, her lover, and her child .
(d) Visit the Duchess as soon as possible.

4. How many children does the Duchess have when Act 3 opens?
(a) One, but it died
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) Four

5. Antonio accuses Cariola of:
(a) Stealing money from the church.
(b) Having an affair with Delio.
(c) Stealing money from the Duchess.
(d) Betraying him and the Duchess.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the proposal, the Duchess and Antonio:

2. When Delio is proposing an arrangement between himself and Julia, what does he offer Julia for her service?

3. What does Ferdinand vow as Act 3, Scene 1 concludes?

4. How does Ferdinand believe the Duchess should be punished?

5. What relationship do Julia and Castruchio have?

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