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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In an effort to protect Antonio, the Duchess lies about what?
(a) That he does terrible work around the palace.
(b) That he has been stealing from her.
(c) That he spoke ill of her.
(d) That he has murdered someone in the palace.

2. How does Delio react to Antonio's secret?
(a) With frustration at always being the last to know.
(b) With jealousy.
(c) With anger that Antonio hadn't told him before.
(d) With amazement, and a promise to keep Antonio's secret.

3. What do Antonio and the Duchess tease Cariola about when Act 3, Scene 2 opens?
(a) That she is in love with another attendant.
(b) That she doesn't want to get married.
(c) That she can't cook very well.
(d) That she has gained some weight recently.

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

5. What does Bosola give to the Duchess to try to find out the truth about her "condition"?
(a) Apricots
(b) Plums
(c) Cherries
(d) Apples

Short Answer Questions

1. Antonio tells Bosola that Bosola is the chief suspect in:

2. What role do the pilgrims play toward the end of the scene where the Cardinal resigns his position?

3. After Antonio find Bosola out of his room, what happens to Antonio when he confronts Bosola?

4. What new position is the Cardinal taking up?

5. Why does the Old Lady return to the scene after the Duchess has eaten Bosola's fruit?

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