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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 do the Cardinal and Ferdinand tell the Duchess before they leave to go live abroad?
(a) That they have already found a husband for her.
(b) That they will send for her within 3 months when they find a husband for her.
(c) That she must marry to reclaim her honor.
(d) That she should not marry.

2. How does the Cardinal respond to Ferdinand's suggestion after learning the news?
(a) He's crying too much to notice Ferdinand's reaction.
(b) He leaves the room before he sees Ferdinand's reaction.
(c) He thinks he is over-reacting a bit.
(d) He doesn't think he is mad enough.

3. Once he learns the news, Ferdinand seems most focused on:
(a) Supporting his sister.
(b) Revenge
(c) Going to see his sister so he can celebrate with her.
(d) Figuring out who is going to pay to raise the baby.

4. When Delio and Julia are talking about a potential arrangement between themsevles, who walks in and interrupts?
(a) Julia's sister
(b) The Cardinal
(c) Julia's husband
(d) Julia's servant

5. Why is the Old Lady in such a hurry?
(a) She is trying to find Bosola to get her revenge on him.
(b) She is helping the Duchess flee in the night.
(c) She is trying to meet Bosola secretly before he leaves.
(d) She is helping the Duchess give birth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Bosola do upon finding Antonio's dropped item outside of the Duchess's door?

3. What does Antonio do to make sure no one knows what is happening with the Duchess?

4. Act 3, Scene 3 is a scene with many characters discussing a minor plot. Who interrupts the scene to bring an important message to the Cardinal and Ferdinand about the Duchess?

5. What item does Ferdinand give the Duchess when he leaps into her room and surprises her?

(see the answer key)

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