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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Duchess and Antonio decide to get married because:
(a) They love each other very much.
(b) They have to do it because of their families.
(c) The Duchess is already pregnant with Antonio's baby.
(d) Her brothers want her to marry as soon as possible.

2. What does Bosola do upon finding Antonio's dropped item outside of the Duchess's door?
(a) Send a letter to the Duchess's brothers
(b) Burn it
(c) Use it to blackmail Antonio later
(d) Plan to sell it in the morning

3. What reason did Julia give her husband for coming to Rome?
(a) To visit sick relatives.
(b) Religious reasons
(c) She wanted to get some new dresses in the city.
(d) For a relaxing vacation.

4. How does Delio react to Antonio's secret?
(a) With frustration at always being the last to know.
(b) With amazement, and a promise to keep Antonio's secret.
(c) With anger that Antonio hadn't told him before.
(d) With jealousy.

5. Cariola is:
(a) Ferdinand's wife
(b) The Duchess's assistant
(c) The Cardinal's secret lover
(d) Antonio's daughter

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Julia really come to Rome?

2. When Delio is proposing an arrangement between himself and Julia, what does he offer Julia for her service?

3. When the Duchess first plans to speak with Antonio, she asks Cariola to:

4. When the Duchess leaves after eating the fruit Bosola gave her, she is feeling:

5. What does the Duchess say to Antonio after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?

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