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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cariola's statement after the wedding can be seen as foreshadowing what?
(a) That the Duchess's youth will prevent the couple from being happy.
(b) The trouble that will come from the secrecy of the marriage.
(c) How many kids the Duchess and Antonio will have.
(d) That the happy new couple will soon become very wealthy.

2. What reason did Julia give her husband for coming to Rome?
(a) Religious reasons
(b) For a relaxing vacation.
(c) She wanted to get some new dresses in the city.
(d) To visit sick relatives.

3. When the Duchess tells Ferdinand what she thought of his advice about remarrying, he:
(a) Gives her a secret letter she should read later.
(b) Gets sad again about having to leave.
(c) Embraces her in a long hug.
(d) Shows her a dagger as a threat.

4. Cariola is:
(a) The Cardinal's secret lover
(b) Ferdinand's wife
(c) Antonio's daughter
(d) The Duchess's assistant

5. What response does Antonio give to Bosola about Bosola's excuse for being out of his room?
(a) That his nightmares come from his horrible deeds.
(b) That Antonio has never seen Bosola take walks at night.
(c) That Bosola should pray the fruit he gave the Duchess wasn't poisoned.
(d) That his new baby looks like he's sleeping just fine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Julia really come to Rome?

2. What prized possession does Antonio entrust with Delio?

3. Why is Antonio afraid when the Duchess leaves so quickly after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?

4. Antonio responds to the Duchess's proposal by saying that:

5. What does Bosola give to the Duchess to try to find out the truth about her "condition"?

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