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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Antonio and Delio are talking about Antonio's plans to confront the Cardinal, something happens that causes Antonio's words to be repeated back to him. What is it?
(a) Delio is having problems hearing, so Antonio has to repeat himself.
(b) An echo
(c) Nothing happens to cause Antonio's words to be repeated.
(d) A madman walking by who repeats everything Antonio says.

2. Antonio tells Bosola that Bosola is the chief suspect in:
(a) Being the father of the Duchess's baby.
(b) The theft of the Duchess's jewels.
(c) The theft of the silverware in the palace.
(d) The loud singing heard throughout the palace at night.

3. How does Antonio die?
(a) He is stabbed.
(b) He is strangled.
(c) He is drowned.
(d) He is poisoned.

4. When Cariola is being murdered, she:
(a) Throws herself on the Duchess's dead body.
(b) Fights and struggles.
(c) Takes poison to die more quickly.
(d) Stabs herself before the executioners can get to her.

5. What does Delio think of Antonio confronting the Cardinal with the hope of reconciliation?
(a) That they should hire Ferdinand to confront the Cardinal.
(b) That Antonio should pray at a church first.
(c) That Antonio should not go on such a dangerous errand.
(d) That Antonio has also gone mad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unique about the structure of Act 3, Scene 4?

2. What does Antonio announce has been stolen from the Duchess's chamber?

3. What is/are the gender(s) of the Duchess's child(ren)?

4. After Ferdinand returns to the Duchess's palace to confront her about her children, which of the following does The Duchess finally confess to Ferdinand?

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

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