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

2. 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) Does not like or trust Ferdinand and the Cardinal.
(b) Is beginning to respect Ferdinand and the Cardinal.
(c) Is beginning to respect Ferdinand, but not the Cardinal.
(d) Is beginning to respect the Cardinal, but not Ferdinand.

3. Who is the Duke of Malfi?
(a) The Duchess's son from her first marriage.
(b) The Cardinal's son.
(c) The ruler of their part of the country.
(d) Ferdinand's son who is away at war.

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

5. What does Bosola do upon finding Antonio's dropped item outside of the Duchess's door?
(a) Plan to sell it in the morning
(b) Use it to blackmail Antonio later
(c) Send a letter to the Duchess's brothers
(d) Burn it

Short Answer Questions

1. Julia gives Pescara a letter, which contains a request from the Cardinal. What does it say?

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

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

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

5. 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)?

(see the answer key)

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