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

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

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

4. 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.

5. What key information does Bosola still not understand by the end of Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) That the Duchess has fled in the night.
(b) That Antonio knows he is a spy for the Duchess's brothers.
(c) That Antonio is stealing the Duchess's money.
(d) That the Duchess and Antonio are married.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What kind of plot are the men planning when Act 3, Scene 3 first opens?

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

5. What does Antonio think his sudden affliction is while he's speaking with Bosolo (when Antonio finds him out of his room)?

(see the answer key)

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