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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the Duchess say to Antonio after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) That she thinks her brothers will be arriving soon.
(b) That she is happy to be going on a trip.
(c) That she no longer loves him.
(d) That she fears she is undone.

3. Before the play begins, the Cardinal and Bosola knew each other because:
(a) They didn't know each other before.
(b) The Cardinal hired Bosola to murder someone.
(c) They both worked together for the church.
(d) They are brothers.

4. Antonio and Delio are:
(a) Father and son
(b) Good friends
(c) Brothers
(d) Enemies

5. The Duchess hires Bosola as:
(a) Her horseman/stable keeper
(b) Her personal assistant
(c) Her guard
(d) Her chef

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. The Duchess proposes to Antonio by:

4. Antonio is worried about what with the Duchess's brothers?

5. When the Duchess leaves after eating the fruit Bosola gave her, she is feeling:

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