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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 Antonio has never seen Bosola take walks at night.
(d) That his new baby looks like he's sleeping just fine.

2. As the message is delivered to the Cardinal and Ferdinand, what are other people in the room observing?
(a) The horrible anger and violence on their faces.
(b) How quietly they are talking.
(c) How loudly they are yelling.
(d) How joyous they seem to be about some news.

3. What does Antonio think his sudden affliction is while he's speaking with Bosolo (when Antonio finds him out of his room)?
(a) An omen
(b) More evidence of Bosola poisoning everyone
(c) A result of being punched in the face earlier that day
(d) A sign of a brain tumor

4. How does Pescara respond to the request in the letter?
(a) He decides to think about it overnight.
(b) He grants it.
(c) He is outraged over it, and refuses to do anything.
(d) He burns the letter.

5. What does the Cardinal ask Ancona to do?
(a) Banish the Duchess, her husband, and her children.
(b) Bless him and Ferdinand before their journey.
(c) Say a prayer that they will get more donations for the church.
(d) Deliver a letter to Rome.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What women are involved in the scheming of Act 3, Scene 3?

3. What do Delio and Silvio make fun of Malateste for?

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

5. How does the Cardinal believe the Duchess should be punished?

(see the answer key)

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