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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 does Antonio think his sudden affliction is while he's speaking with Bosolo (when Antonio finds him out of his room)?
(a) A result of being punched in the face earlier that day
(b) An omen
(c) More evidence of Bosola poisoning everyone
(d) A sign of a brain tumor

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

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

4. Why do the pilgrims think what they do about the Duchess's choice to marry Antonio?
(a) They are happy, because the wedding has been planned for a long time.
(b) They are surprised, because the Duchess is "beneath" Antonio.
(c) They are grateful to God for such a happy union.
(d) They are surprised, because Antonio is "beneath" the Duchess.

5. Once he learns the news, Ferdinand seems most focused on:
(a) Going to see his sister so he can celebrate with her.
(b) Figuring out who is going to pay to raise the baby.
(c) Supporting his sister.
(d) Revenge

Short Answer Questions

1. In an effort to protect Antonio, the Duchess lies about what?

2. What does Ferdinand tell the Duchess she must do if she is to keep her husband alive?

3. How does the Duchess describe herself before she exits Act 2, Scene 1?

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

5. When the Cardinal and Ferdinand are speaking in Act 2, Scene 5, where does their conversation take place?

(see the answer key)

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