View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Julia
(b) The Old Lady
(c) Bosola
(d) The Count

2. When the Duchess tells Ferdinand what she thought of his advice about remarrying, he:
(a) Gets sad again about having to leave.
(b) Shows her a dagger as a threat.
(c) Gives her a secret letter she should read later.
(d) Embraces her in a long hug.

3. How do Ferdinand and the Cardinal learn this new information?
(a) From Delio's confession
(b) From a letter the Duchess wrote them herself
(c) From the letter Castruchio delivered
(d) From Antonio's confession

4. When Delio is proposing an arrangement between himself and Julia, what does he offer Julia for her service?
(a) A jewel-encrusted dagger
(b) A new palace
(c) Jewels
(d) Gold

5. The Duchess believes her reputation to be safe because:
(a) She has never lied to anyone.
(b) Her brothers have a good reputation.
(c) She is very wealthy.
(d) She is in fact married, even if it's a secret.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the big news at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

2. Cariola's statement after the wedding can be seen as foreshadowing what?

3. What does Delio ask Julia to do for him?

4. Julia gives Pescara a letter, which contains a request from the Cardinal. What does it say?

5. What rumor about Antonio and the Duchess is circulating among the nobility?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 381 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample