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

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 should kill Julia as soon as possible.
(c) That Pescara should give Julia some of Antonio's former property.
(d) That Pescara is being promoted to being a cardinal.

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

4. What first causes Bosola to be suspicious of Antonio?
(a) Antonio's sweating even though it is cold.
(b) Antonio's refusal to answer any questions.
(c) The old lady Antonio is talking to.
(d) A large package Antonio is carrying beneath a blanket.

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 is stealing the Duchess's money.
(c) That the Duchess and Antonio are married.
(d) That Antonio knows he is a spy for the Duchess's brothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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:

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

3. 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?

4. How do Antonio and Delio decide to test the Cardinal's offer of reconciliation?

5. Antonio and Delio are talking in a public place about the Cardinal's proposed offer of reconciliation. What does Delio think of it?

(see the answer key)

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