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

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

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

4. Antonio tells Bosola that Bosola is the chief suspect in:
(a) The loud singing heard throughout the palace at night.
(b) Being the father of the Duchess's baby.
(c) The theft of the Duchess's jewels.
(d) The theft of the silverware in the palace.

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) Burn it
(c) Send a letter to the Duchess's brothers
(d) Use it to blackmail Antonio later

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Cardinal ask Ancona to do?

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

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

4. What causes Antonio to be suspicious of Bosola?

5. Who is the Duke of Malfi?

(see the answer key)

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