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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. When the Duchess sees the fake scene, what does she express?
(a) She will love her brothers, no matter how cruel they are to her.
(b) She will find a way to break free.
(c) She wishes she were dead.
(d) She has already taken poison, and will die soon.

2. What do the Cardinal and Ferdinand tell the Duchess before they leave to go live abroad?
(a) That she must marry to reclaim her honor.
(b) That they have already found a husband for her.
(c) That they will send for her within 3 months when they find a husband for her.
(d) That she should not marry.

3. Which severed body part does Ferdinand give the Duchess during her imprisonment?
(a) A head
(b) A hand
(c) A leg
(d) A foot

4. What rumor is going around the castle and being told by the servants?
(a) That a Swiss man was caught in the Duchess's chamber.
(b) That the Duchess has run away with a secret lover.
(c) That the Duchess has killed herself.
(d) That Bosola and the Duchess have secretly married.

5. What does Antonio think the Duchess's dream means?
(a) All of their wealth and power will soon be taken away.
(b) She has seen the future, and will become queen.
(c) She will soon shed tears.
(d) She is pregnant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Delio and Silvio make fun of Malateste for?

2. During Julia and Delio's conversation, Julia mentions in an aside that:

3. When Delios and Julia are interrupted, how does Delio react to the interruption?

4. What relationship do Julia and the Cardinal have?

5. In Act 1, Scene 1, it becomes clear that Bosola thinks what of the Cardinal?

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