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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Cardinal respond to Ferdinand's suggestion after learning the news?
(a) He leaves the room before he sees Ferdinand's reaction.
(b) He doesn't think he is mad enough.
(c) He thinks he is over-reacting a bit.
(d) He's crying too much to notice Ferdinand's reaction.

2. What item does Bosola give Ferdinand at the end of the Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) A dagger
(b) A small bag of gold
(c) A letter
(d) A key

3. Antonio first describes the Duchess as:
(a) Not very smart and in need of guidance
(b) Not well respected by the people who know her
(c) Beautiful, good, and noble
(d) Mean, scheming, and vengeful

4. How does Bosola treat the Old Lady when he catches her in a hurry?
(a) Cruelly: he lets her know that he knows about the Duchess's pregnancy.
(b) Excitedly: she has come to meet him in secret.
(c) Kindly: he apologizes for his rudeness last time they met.
(d) Suspiciously: he thinks she may have just stolen something.

5. What does Ferdinand tell the Duchess she must do if she is to keep her husband alive?
(a) Acknowledge him publicly as her husband.
(b) Divorce him.
(c) Go to confession at church.
(d) Lock him in a cell.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ferdinand returns to the Duchess's court and speaks with her about her children, what does the Duchess think?

2. Ferdinand's behavior upon hearing the news foreshadows:

3. What does Cariola declare after the wedding?

4. What does Delio ask Julia to do for him?

5. When Delio and Julia are talking about a potential arrangement between themsevles, who walks in and interrupts?

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