View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What two main characters are wandering around the palace in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Bosola and the Cardinal
(b) Antonio and the Duchess
(c) Bosola and the Duchess
(d) Antonio and Bosola

4. Why does the Old Lady return to the scene after the Duchess has eaten Bosola's fruit?
(a) To help the Duchess give birth.
(b) To steal money from people during the chaos.
(c) To put a curse on everyone.
(d) To get back at Bosola.

5. How does the Duchess describe herself before she exits Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) As growing fat and short of breath.
(b) As very excited about an upcoming party.
(c) As very shy.
(d) As angry because her attendants never leave her alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bosola treat the old lady who he meets in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. What is the Duchess supposed to do with the item Ferdinand gives her?

3. What causes Antonio to be suspicious of Bosola?

4. How does Delio react to Antonio's secret?

5. After Ferdinand confronts the Duchess about her children, which of the following does the Duchess offer to Ferdinand?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 397 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample