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

2. How does the Cardinal believe the Duchess should be punished?
(a) By going into solitude for 1 year.
(b) He believes she should be forgiven for her sins.
(c) By being banished with Antonio and their children.
(d) By having to pay the church as penance for her sins.

3. After learning that the Cardinal is giving away Antonio's property, Antonio decides to try to:
(a) Sneak into the Cardinal's room that night.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) Die trying to reconcile if the Cardinal won't budge.
(d) Frighten the Cardinal into a reconciliation.

4. What first causes Bosola to be suspicious of Antonio?
(a) Antonio's sweating even though it is cold.
(b) The old lady Antonio is talking to.
(c) Antonio's refusal to answer any questions.
(d) A large package Antonio is carrying beneath a blanket.

5. What kind of plot are the men planning when Act 3, Scene 3 first opens?
(a) A military plot
(b) A romantic plot
(c) A movie plot
(d) A gambling plot

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Duke of Malfi?

2. How does Ferdinand believe the Duchess should be punished?

3. 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)?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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