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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. Why did Bosola think that he had proven that the Duchess was pregnant?
(a) Because she quickly ate the apricots he gave her.
(b) Because she wouldn't accept a tight dress he gave her.
(c) Because she couldn't run after him very quickly.
(d) Because he made her cry with a sad story.

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

3. What key piece of information do the Cardinal and Ferdinand finally have in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) The Duchess has had a baby.
(b) The Duchess is coming to visit them.
(c) Antonio is stealing from the Duchess.
(d) The Duchess has run away.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Antonio and the Duchess tease Cariola about when Act 3, Scene 2 opens?

2. What secret does Antonio tell Delio in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

4. Ferdinand believes the Duchess's reputation is ruined because:

5. What position is the Cardinal resigning from?

(see the answer key)

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