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

2. Ferdinand believes that the Duchess is damned specifically because:
(a) She has lied to members of the church.
(b) She has made a false religious pilgrimage.
(c) She has lied to her brothers.
(d) She has had children while remaining unmarried.

3. What do Delio and Silvio make fun of Malateste for?
(a) Giving too much money to the church.
(b) Being too old to get married.
(c) Having a speech impediment.
(d) Not being a genuine soldier and only pretending to be one.

4. What causes Antonio to be suspicious of Bosola?
(a) Bosola's wandering around the palace after everyone was supposed to stay in their rooms.
(b) The lyrics of a song Bosola is singing
(c) How Bosola is dressed.
(d) The book Bosola is reading.

5. After Antonio find Bosola out of his room, what happens to Antonio when he confronts Bosola?
(a) He faints.
(b) His stomach starts to hurt.
(c) He starts coughing uncontrollably.
(d) He gets a nosebleed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Duke of Malfi?

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

3. As the message is delivered to the Cardinal and Ferdinand, what are other people in the room observing?

4. What does the Cardinal ask Ancona to do?

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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