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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Antonio confronts Bosola outside of the Duchess's room, what does he drop as he walks away from Bosola?
(a) A few pieces of gold
(b) A nativity/horoscope for the new baby
(c) The Duchess's blood-stained handkerchief
(d) His dagger

2. What reason does Bosola give for being out of his room in the middle of the night (when everyone is supposed to be staying in their bedchambers)?
(a) He was trying to get his new baby to go to sleep.
(b) He always takes walks at night.
(c) He wanted to go to the courtyard to pray.
(d) He had a nightmare and couldn't sleep.

3. What women are involved in the scheming of Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) The Old Woman
(b) Julia
(c) None
(d) Cariola

4. How does Ferdinand believe the Duchess should be punished?
(a) Through violence and death.
(b) By being banished from her palace.
(c) He believes she should be forgiven for her sins.
(d) By having her children taken away from her.

5. What sound was supposedly heard from the Duchess's room that caused Bosola to be suspicious?
(a) A cry from someone asking to be set free
(b) A shriek
(c) Music
(d) Lots of women's laughter

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ferdinand tell Bosola to do in regards to the Duke of Malfi?

3. How does the Cardinal believe the Duchess should be punished?

4. What two main characters are wandering around the palace in Act 2, Scene 3?

5. Antonio tells Bosola that Bosola is the chief suspect in:

(see the answer key)

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