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

2. 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 give Julia some of Antonio's former property.
(d) That Pescara should kill Julia as soon as possible.

3. What does Ferdinand tell Bosola to do in regards to the Duke of Malfi?
(a) Ask him for money for the upcoming war.
(b) Advise him about the problems in the local government.
(c) Go and seek his religious counsel.
(d) Write to him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What first causes Bosola to be suspicious of Antonio?

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

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

5. 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:

(see the answer key)

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