The Duchess of Malfi Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 155 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Duchess of Malfi Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 155 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ancona is the name of:

2. Who murders Julia?

3. After Pescara responds to Julia's letter from the Cardinal, where does he say he is going?

4. What new position is the Cardinal taking up?

5. How does Delio feel about the Cardinal and Antonio's plan to confront him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bosola is a very complicated character in this play. What do you think were the "good" choices he made in the story? Do you think any character in the play sees him clearly? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The Duchess is very trusting throughout the play. Provide 3 examples of times she misplaced her trust. For each of these, who might she have trusted instead? How would the play have been different?

Essay Topic 3

What function does the echo serve in Act 5, Scene 3 (when Antonio and Delio are talking about Antonio's plans to confront the Cardinal about the Duchess's murder)? Describe 3 things Webster is able to convey to the audience by using this particular literary device. What other literary devices could be used to convey a similar message?

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