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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Antonio to be suspicious of Bosola?
(a) The lyrics of a song Bosola is singing
(b) Bosola's wandering around the palace after everyone was supposed to stay in their rooms.
(c) The book Bosola is reading.
(d) How Bosola is dressed.

2. After Ferdinand returns to the Duchess's palace to confront her about her children, which of the following does The Duchess finally confess to Ferdinand?
(a) That she has had 3 children by 3 different men.
(b) That she is married.
(c) That she is very sick and may die soon.
(d) That she desperately needs money.

3. What does Antonio think his sudden affliction is while he's speaking with Bosolo (when Antonio finds him out of his room)?
(a) A result of being punched in the face earlier that day
(b) A sign of a brain tumor
(c) More evidence of Bosola poisoning everyone
(d) An omen

4. Which words best describes the Cardinal's reaction to the news?
(a) Grief-stricken
(b) Cold
(c) Unsurprised
(d) Joyful

5. When the Duchess leaves after eating the fruit Bosola gave her, she is feeling:
(a) Very happy
(b) Very sleepy
(c) Very energetic
(d) Not very well at all

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Antonio as a result of the Duchess's lie?

2. Antonio accuses Cariola of:

3. What does the Duchess say to Antonio after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?

4. What role do the pilgrims play toward the end of the scene where the Cardinal resigns his position?

5. After Antonio find Bosola out of his room, what happens to Antonio when he confronts Bosola?

(see the answer key)

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