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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Duchess believes her reputation to be safe because:
(a) She is very wealthy.
(b) She is in fact married, even if it's a secret.
(c) She has never lied to anyone.
(d) Her brothers have a good reputation.

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

3. When the Duchess first plans to speak with Antonio, she asks Cariola to:
(a) Hide behind a curtain.
(b) Fix her hair and make-up.
(c) Leave the building.
(d) Go start cooking dinner for everyone.

4. How many children does the Duchess have when Act 3 opens?
(a) Three
(b) One, but it died
(c) Four
(d) Two

5. Who does the Cardinal hire to spy on the Duchess?
(a) Delio
(b) Ferdinand
(c) No one
(d) Bosola

6. The Duchess thinks that her brothers' advice about remarrying:
(a) Will make her feel better after they leave.
(b) Was rehearsed.
(c) Was something she already knew.
(d) Is very smart for a woman in her position.

7. Which word best describes Ferdinand's reaction the news?
(a) Sadness
(b) Fury
(c) Confusion
(d) Happiness

8. After Ferdinand confronts the Duchess about her children, which of the following does the Duchess offer to Ferdinand?
(a) Her promise never to disobey him again if he will only lend her some money.
(b) That he can finally meet her husband -- and know who he is.
(c) Information that Ferdinand is being spied upon by the Cardinal.
(d) Nothing; she refuses to speak to him.

9. What relationship do Julia and Castruchio have?
(a) They are brother and sister.
(b) They have no relationship.
(c) They are married.
(d) They are neighbors.

10. After the proposal, the Duchess and Antonio:
(a) Send Cariola for a priest.
(b) Run to tell her brothers before they've gone too far.
(c) Declare their marriage with Cariola as a witness.
(d) Elope to Paris.

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

12. During Julia and Delio's conversation, Julia mentions in an aside that:
(a) She has been in love with Delio for a very long time.
(b) She is planning to murder Delio.
(c) Delio used to be one of her old suitors.
(d) She thinks Delio is an idiot.

13. How does the Duchess describe herself before she exits Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) As angry because her attendants never leave her alone.
(b) As very excited about an upcoming party.
(c) As growing fat and short of breath.
(d) As very shy.

14. The Duchess hires Bosola because:
(a) Ferdinand recommends him.
(b) He seems trustworthy.
(c) They are related.
(d) She has known him for a long time.

15. What does Delio tell Antonio about Ferdinand's anger over his sister's situation?
(a) Nothing, since Ferdinand hasn't ever been angry.
(b) That it has more or less gone away.
(c) That it seems be storing up and in hibernation.
(d) That it has lessened, but is still there a little.

Short Answer Questions

1. What confirmed information does Bosola have in Act 2, Scene 2, that he didn't have before?

2. What does Ferdinand finally decide to do at the end of Act 2, Scene 5?

3. What item does Bosola give Ferdinand at the end of the Act 3, Scene 1?

4. What key information does Bosola still not understand by the end of Act 2, Scene 3?

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

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