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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. After Ferdinand has gone mad, he is found wandering the streets carrying what?
(a) Pieces of dead animals.
(b) Dead body parts he has dug up out of graves.
(c) Foul-smelling potions and objects from a nearby doctor.
(d) Rotting vegetables and other items from the trash.

2. What do the Cardinal and Ferdinand tell the Duchess before they leave to go live abroad?
(a) That they have already found a husband for her.
(b) That she should not marry.
(c) That they will send for her within 3 months when they find a husband for her.
(d) That she must marry to reclaim her honor.

3. What promise does Delio make Antonio before Antonio goes to confront the Cardinal?
(a) To let Antonio handle the situation on his own.
(b) To leave the country with Antonio's only remaining son.
(c) To bring a large army that is heavily armed.
(d) To fetch Antonio's son and come soon to support him.

4. What does Bosola suspect is "wrong" with the Duchess?
(a) That she is spending lots of money in secret.
(b) That she is going to run away.
(c) That she is planning to join a nunnery.
(d) That she is pregnant.

5. Once he learns the news, Ferdinand seems most focused on:
(a) Supporting his sister.
(b) Figuring out who is going to pay to raise the baby.
(c) Revenge
(d) Going to see his sister so he can celebrate with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Delio tell Antonio to ease his fears after the Duchess eats the fruit Bosola gave her?

2. What key information does Bosola still not understand by the end of Act 2, Scene 3?

3. The Duchess hires Bosola as:

4. At the beginning of the play, we learn that the Duchess:

5. Where does Ferdinand imprison the Duchess?

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