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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bosola bring to the Duchess and Antonio once they have left Malfi?
(a) A dagger
(b) Jewels
(c) Fruit
(d) A letter

2. What does Delio tell Julia about her husband?
(a) That he and her sister are waiting for her at the market.
(b) That he says their child is very sick, so she must return to Malfi.
(c) That he also wants a divorce.
(d) That he has hurried to Rome.

3. The item Bosola brings to Antonio and the Duchess is originally from:
(a) Ferdinand
(b) Bosola himself
(c) The Cardinal
(d) The Count

4. How does the Duchess describe herself before she exits Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) As very excited about an upcoming party.
(b) As angry because her attendants never leave her alone.
(c) As very shy.
(d) As growing fat and short of breath.

5. When Ferdinand confronts the Duchess about having children, who does he think is their father?
(a) The Count
(b) The Cardinal
(c) He still doesn't know.
(d) Delio

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Antonio and the Duchess tease Cariola about when Act 3, Scene 2 opens?

2. What does Antonio announce has been stolen from the Duchess's chamber?

3. After Ferdinand confronts the Duchess about her children, which of the following does the Duchess offer to Ferdinand?

4. What does Delio tell Antonio to ease his fears after the Duchess eats the fruit Bosola gave her?

5. What relationship do Julia and the Cardinal have?

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