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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. What happens to Antonio as a result of the Duchess's lie?
(a) He is thrown in a Malfi jail.
(b) He is fired.
(c) He is sent off as "punishment."
(d) He is executed that night.

2. Why is Antonio afraid when the Duchess leaves so quickly after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) Because she might discover he is stealing her money.
(b) Because he thinks she is cheating on him with someone else.
(c) Because she is going into labor before she could be taken somewhere else.
(d) Because he doesn't want her to die.

3. Which words best describes the Cardinal's reaction to the news?
(a) Joyful
(b) Cold
(c) Grief-stricken
(d) Unsurprised

4. What role do the pilgrims play toward the end of the scene where the Cardinal resigns his position?
(a) They are a distraction from all of the action.
(b) They have no role since they never talk.
(c) They serve as means of showing what the townsfolk think of what has happened.
(d) They serve as extras in the scene.

5. How does Bosola treat the old lady who he meets in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) With manners and respect
(b) With contempt and rudeness
(c) With surprise and excitement
(d) With sadness and grief

Short Answer Questions

1. Ancona is the name of:

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

3. What has the Cardinal convinced the Pope to do with the Duchess's belongings?

4. What does the Cardinal try to do to Ferdinand?

5. Why did Bosola think that he had proven that the Duchess was pregnant?

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