The Duchess of Malfi Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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The Duchess of Malfi Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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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. 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 wanted to go to the courtyard to pray.
(b) He was trying to get his new baby to go to sleep.
(c) He had a nightmare and couldn't sleep.
(d) He always takes walks at night.

2. Act 3, Scene 3 is a scene with many characters discussing a minor plot. Who interrupts the scene to bring an important message to the Cardinal and Ferdinand about the Duchess?
(a) The Count
(b) Julia
(c) The Old Lady
(d) Bosola

3. What response does Antonio give to Bosola about Bosola's excuse for being out of his room?
(a) That his new baby looks like he's sleeping just fine.
(b) That Bosola should pray the fruit he gave the Duchess wasn't poisoned.
(c) That Antonio has never seen Bosola take walks at night.
(d) That his nightmares come from his horrible deeds.

4. Act 3, Scene 3 is a scene with many characters discussing a minor plot while a few other characters -- including Delio -- are making side comments and observing Ferdinand and the Cardinal. Delio's comments convey that he:
(a) Is beginning to respect the Cardinal, but not Ferdinand.
(b) Is beginning to respect Ferdinand, but not the Cardinal.
(c) Does not like or trust Ferdinand and the Cardinal.
(d) Is beginning to respect Ferdinand and the Cardinal.

5. Julia gives Pescara a letter, which contains a request from the Cardinal. What does it say?
(a) That Pescara must leave for Rome at once.
(b) That Pescara is being promoted to being a cardinal.
(c) That Pescara should kill Julia as soon as possible.
(d) That Pescara should give Julia some of Antonio's former property.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of plot are the men planning when Act 3, Scene 3 first opens?

2. What causes Antonio to be suspicious of Bosola?

3. After learning that the Cardinal is giving away Antonio's property, Antonio decides to try to:

4. After Antonio find Bosola out of his room, what happens to Antonio when he confronts Bosola?

5. How does Pescara respond to the request in the letter?

(see the answer key)

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