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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. After Pescara responds to Julia's letter from the Cardinal, where does he say he is going?
(a) To the town market.
(b) To church.
(c) To visit Ferdinand, who is sick.
(d) To see the Cardinal right away.

2. What does Bosola do upon finding Antonio's dropped item outside of the Duchess's door?
(a) Use it to blackmail Antonio later
(b) Send a letter to the Duchess's brothers
(c) Burn it
(d) Plan to sell it in the morning

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

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

5. What response does Antonio give to Bosola about Bosola's excuse for being out of his room?
(a) That his nightmares come from his horrible deeds.
(b) That Antonio has never seen Bosola take walks at night.
(c) That his new baby looks like he's sleeping just fine.
(d) That Bosola should pray the fruit he gave the Duchess wasn't poisoned.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pescara respond to the request in the letter?

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

3. What does Ferdinand tell Bosola to do in regards to the Duke of Malfi?

4. Who is the Duke of Malfi?

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

(see the answer key)

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