The Duchess of Malfi | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1, Scene 1

1. Which character is the Duchess's twin brother?

Ferdinand

2. In Act 1, Scene 1, which of the following men is described as very honest?

Antonio

3. Before the play begins, the Cardinal and Bosola knew each other because:

The Cardinal hired Bosola to murder someone.

4. Antonio and Delio are:

Good friends

5. Who does the Cardinal hire to spy on the Duchess?

Bosola

6. At the beginning of the play, we learn that the Duchess:

Is a young widow

7. The Duchess hires Bosola as:

Her horseman/stable keeper

8. The Duchess hires Bosola because:

Ferdinand recommends him.

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

That he is dishonest and has the devil in him.

10. Which of the following characters are all related?

The Cardinal, Ferdinand, and the Duchess

11. Antonio first describes...
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