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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Antonio and Delio are talking in a public place about the Cardinal's proposed offer of reconciliation. What does Delio think of it?
(a) He is unsure, and says he doesn't know how to counsel Antonio.
(b) He knows it is fake, because he helped the Cardinal write it.
(c) He doubts its sincerity.
(d) He thinks the Cardinal is finally being genuine.

2. How is Julia murdered?
(a) She kisses a poisoned book.
(b) She is stabbed.
(c) She is drowned.
(d) She is strangled.

3. What does Bosola bring to the Duchess and Antonio once they have left Malfi?
(a) Jewels
(b) A letter
(c) A dagger
(d) Fruit

4. When the executioners enter the Duchess's chamber, what three items do they bring with them?
(a) A coffin, a letter from the Cardinal, and a necklace with a cross on it
(b) A coffin, a small box for the Duchess's jewels, and her will
(c) A coffin, knives, and a sheet
(d) A coffin, cords, and a bell

5. What position is the Cardinal resigning from?
(a) Governor
(b) Being in charge of the town's finances.
(c) Cardinal
(d) Official historian of the town.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Duchess sees the fake scene, what does she express?

2. How do Antonio and Delio decide to test the Cardinal's offer of reconciliation?

3. Who kills Antonio?

4. What do the pilgrims think about the Duchess's choice to marry Antonio?

5. What role do the pilgrims play toward the end of the scene where the Cardinal resigns his position?

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