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

2. What does Cariola declare after the wedding?
(a) That the Duchess married well, because Antonio is very rich.
(b) That the Duchess is a great woman, but that she pities her.
(c) That Antonio will be a great father, and the Duchess a great mother.
(d) That the Duchess is too young to marry.

3. Initially, who is the Duchess is engaged to marry:
(a) the Cardinal
(b) No one
(c) Bosola
(d) Ferdinand

4. What does Delio tell Antonio to ease his fears after the Duchess eats the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) To tell others that the Duchess is sick from Bosola's "poisoned" apricots.
(b) That he worries too much about everything.
(c) That he'll start spying on the Duchess and tell Antonio what he learns.
(d) That he'll still get the Duchess's money, even if she dies.

5. Why did Bosola think that he had proven that the Duchess was pregnant?
(a) Because she wouldn't accept a tight dress he gave her.
(b) Because he made her cry with a sad story.
(c) Because she quickly ate the apricots he gave her.
(d) Because she couldn't run after him very quickly.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Delio react to Antonio's secret?

2. What do the Cardinal and Ferdinand tell the Duchess before they leave to go live abroad?

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

4. Which of the following characters are all related?

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

(see the answer key)

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