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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which words best describes the Cardinal's reaction to the news?
(a) Grief-stricken
(b) Joyful
(c) Cold
(d) Unsurprised

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

3. Why do the pilgrims think what they do about the Duchess's choice to marry Antonio?
(a) They are surprised, because the Duchess is "beneath" Antonio.
(b) They are happy, because the wedding has been planned for a long time.
(c) They are surprised, because Antonio is "beneath" the Duchess.
(d) They are grateful to God for such a happy union.

4. When the Duchess sees the fake scene, what does she express?
(a) She will find a way to break free.
(b) She has already taken poison, and will die soon.
(c) She wishes she were dead.
(d) She will love her brothers, no matter how cruel they are to her.

5. What rumor about Antonio and the Duchess is circulating among the nobility?
(a) That Antonio is cheating the Duchess out of her money.
(b) That Antonio has murdered someone.
(c) That Antonio is stealing from the church.
(d) That Antonio has several wives.

Short Answer Questions

1. Antonio responds to the Duchess's proposal by saying that:

2. What confirmed information does Bosola have in Act 2, Scene 2, that he didn't have before?

3. When Delio and Julia are talking about a potential arrangement between themsevles, who walks in and interrupts?

4. Bosola believes he is haunted by:

5. Where does Antonio send Delio?

(see the answer key)

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