1. What is the big news at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) That Antonio and the Duchess have had a son.
(b) That the Duchess found out Antonio was stealing from her.
(c) That Antonio and the Duchess have been found out.
(d) That Antonio and the Duchess are getting divorced.

2. Antonio responds to the Duchess's proposal by saying that:
(a) He finds the idea laughable.
(b) He is not worthy of her, but loves and is devoted to her anyway.
(c) He cannot marry someone as old as she is.
(d) He is above her position in society, but will think about her offer.

3. What secret does Antonio tell Delio in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) That he and the Duchess have married in secret.
(b) That he is stealing from the Duchess.
(c) That he is a spy for Ferdinand.
(d) That he is secretly a prince.

4. At the beginning of the play, we learn that the Duchess:
(a) Is a young widow
(b) Is too old to ever get married
(c) Is married with 3 children
(d) Is engaged to be married

5. What does Bosola do upon finding Antonio's dropped item outside of the Duchess's door?
(a) Send a letter to the Duchess's brothers
(b) Burn it
(c) Use it to blackmail Antonio later
(d) Plan to sell it in the morning

Short Answer Questions

1. After Ferdinand returns to the Duchess's palace to confront her about her children, which of the following does The Duchess finally confess to Ferdinand?

2. Who murders Julia?

3. What does Antonio think his sudden affliction is while he's speaking with Bosolo (when Antonio finds him out of his room)?

4. After Pescara responds to Julia's letter from the Cardinal, where does he say he is going?

5. How does Bosola treat the Old Lady when he catches her in a hurry?

(see the answer key)

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