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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. How much time has passed between Act 2 and Act 3?
(a) Several years
(b) A few moments
(c) Two months
(d) One month

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

3. After Ferdinand confronts the Duchess about her children, which of the following does the Duchess offer to Ferdinand?
(a) Her promise never to disobey him again if he will only lend her some money.
(b) That he can finally meet her husband -- and know who he is.
(c) Nothing; she refuses to speak to him.
(d) Information that Ferdinand is being spied upon by the Cardinal.

4. How does the Duchess describe herself before she exits Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) As very excited about an upcoming party.
(b) As angry because her attendants never leave her alone.
(c) As growing fat and short of breath.
(d) As very shy.

5. What does Ferdinand tell the Duchess she must do if she is to keep her husband alive?
(a) Acknowledge him publicly as her husband.
(b) Divorce him.
(c) Lock him in a cell.
(d) Go to confession at church.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Delios and Julia are interrupted, how does Delio react to the interruption?

2. How does the Cardinal respond to Ferdinand's suggestion after learning the news?

3. Ferdinand's behavior upon hearing the news foreshadows:

4. What is the relationship between the Duchess and Antonio?

5. What does Delio tell Julia about her husband?

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