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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the Duchess's last statement before she dies?

3. How does Ferdinand believe the Duchess should be punished?

4. Antonio's murder was:

5. Who is the Duke of Malfi?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Do you think that family relationships or friendships prove stronger in this play? Keep in mind that a "strong" relationship can also mean a bad or negative one. Use 3 specific examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Bosola makes a lot of choices in the play that have very serious consequences. Write an alternate ending, of at least 4 paragraphs, of what would have happened if (pick one):

1) Bosola hadn't notified the Duchess's brothers when her first baby was born.

2) Bosola had confessed to the Duchess that he was spying on her at her brothers' request.

3) Bosola hadn't accidentally stabbed Antonio in the fog.

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