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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Delio feel about the Cardinal and Antonio's plan to confront him?
(a) He wants Antonio to take revenge on the Cardinal.
(b) He has a small hope that the Cardinal may have some compassion.
(c) He wants Antonio to forget the Cardinal, and move on with his life.
(d) He thinks it's the Cardinal's responsibility to come to talk to Antonio, not vice versa.

2. Who is the Duke of Malfi?
(a) The Duchess's son from her first marriage.
(b) Ferdinand's son who is away at war.
(c) The ruler of their part of the country.
(d) The Cardinal's son.

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

4. How does Ferdinand believe the Duchess should be punished?
(a) By being banished from her palace.
(b) Through violence and death.
(c) By having her children taken away from her.
(d) He believes she should be forgiven for her sins.

5. What kind of plot are the men planning when Act 3, Scene 3 first opens?
(a) A movie plot
(b) A gambling plot
(c) A romantic plot
(d) A military plot

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Antonion feel about confronting the Cardinal with the hope of reconciliation?

2. After Ferdinand has gone mad, he is found wandering the streets carrying what?

3. What promise does Delio make Antonio before Antonio goes to confront the Cardinal?

4. What women are involved in the scheming of Act 3, Scene 3?

5. What does the Cardinal ask Ancona to do?

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