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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. After Ferdinand confronts the Duchess about her children, which of the following does the Duchess offer to Ferdinand?
(a) Information that Ferdinand is being spied upon by the Cardinal.
(b) Her promise never to disobey him again if he will only lend her some money.
(c) That he can finally meet her husband -- and know who he is.
(d) Nothing; she refuses to speak to him.

2. What has the Cardinal convinced the Pope to do with the Duchess's belongings?
(a) Confiscate them.
(b) Sell them.
(c) Take them as a gift for the church.
(d) Burn them.

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)?
(a) He had a nightmare and couldn't sleep.
(b) He always takes walks at night.
(c) He wanted to go to the courtyard to pray.
(d) He was trying to get his new baby to go to sleep.

4. What does Bosola suspect is "wrong" with the Duchess?
(a) That she is spending lots of money in secret.
(b) That she is going to run away.
(c) That she is planning to join a nunnery.
(d) That she is pregnant.

5. Which word best describes Ferdinand's reaction the news?
(a) Fury
(b) Confusion
(c) Happiness
(d) Sadness

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unique about the structure of Act 3, Scene 4?

2. Once he learns the news, Ferdinand seems most focused on:

3. What does Ferdinand promise to do upon hearing the news?

4. What key information does Bosola still not understand by the end of Act 2, Scene 3?

5. What do the pilgrims think about what the Cardinal does to the Duchess and her family?

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