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

2. After Antonio find Bosola out of his room, what happens to Antonio when he confronts Bosola?
(a) He starts coughing uncontrollably.
(b) He faints.
(c) He gets a nosebleed.
(d) His stomach starts to hurt.

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?
(a) The Old Lady
(b) Julia
(c) Bosola
(d) The Count

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

5. 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:
(a) Is beginning to respect Ferdinand and the Cardinal.
(b) Does not like or trust Ferdinand and the Cardinal.
(c) Is beginning to respect the Cardinal, but not Ferdinand.
(d) Is beginning to respect Ferdinand, but not the Cardinal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two main characters are wandering around the palace in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. Who is the Duke of Malfi?

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. How does Ferdinand believe the Duchess should be punished?

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

(see the answer key)

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