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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. Antonio and Delio are talking in a public place about the Cardinal's proposed offer of reconciliation. What does Delio think of it?
(a) He is unsure, and says he doesn't know how to counsel Antonio.
(b) He doubts its sincerity.
(c) He thinks the Cardinal is finally being genuine.
(d) He knows it is fake, because he helped the Cardinal write it.

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

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

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 his new baby looks like he's sleeping just fine.
(c) That Bosola should pray the fruit he gave the Duchess wasn't poisoned.
(d) That Antonio has never seen Bosola take walks at night.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ferdinand believes that the Duchess is damned specifically because:

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?

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. What does Bosola do upon finding Antonio's dropped item outside of the Duchess's door?

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

(see the answer key)

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