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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) Ask him for money for the upcoming war.
(b) Go and seek his religious counsel.
(c) Advise him about the problems in the local government.
(d) Write to him.

2. Which community members does Ferdinand round up as part of his sister's torture?
(a) Priests to remind her of her sins
(b) Sick people from the village
(c) Madmen from the local hospital
(d) Local soldiers trained in physical torture

3. The item Bosola brings to Antonio and the Duchess is originally from:
(a) The Cardinal
(b) Bosola himself
(c) The Count
(d) Ferdinand

4. What women are involved in the scheming of Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) None
(b) Julia
(c) The Old Woman
(d) Cariola

5. In Act 1, Scene 1, which of the following men is described as very honest?
(a) The Cardinal
(b) Antonio
(c) Ferdinand
(d) Bosola

Short Answer Questions

1. After Antonio find Bosola out of his room, what happens to Antonio when he confronts Bosola?

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

3. During Julia and Delio's conversation, Julia mentions in an aside that:

4. When Ferdinand returns to the Duchess's court and speaks with her about her children, what does the Duchess think?

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

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