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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. What rumor is going around the castle and being told by the servants?
(a) That the Duchess has killed herself.
(b) That a Swiss man was caught in the Duchess's chamber.
(c) That Bosola and the Duchess have secretly married.
(d) That the Duchess has run away with a secret lover.

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 doesn't want her to die.
(c) Because she is going into labor before she could be taken somewhere else.
(d) Because he thinks she is cheating on him with someone else.

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

4. When Delio is proposing an arrangement between himself and Julia, what does he offer Julia for her service?
(a) A new palace
(b) Jewels
(c) A jewel-encrusted dagger
(d) Gold

5. Cariola's statement after the wedding can be seen as foreshadowing what?
(a) That the happy new couple will soon become very wealthy.
(b) That the Duchess's youth will prevent the couple from being happy.
(c) How many kids the Duchess and Antonio will have.
(d) The trouble that will come from the secrecy of the marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 2, what major secret does Bosola still not know?

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

3. When Delios and Julia are interrupted, how does Delio react to the interruption?

4. Antonio tells Bosola that Bosola is the chief suspect in:

5. What does Antonio do to make sure no one knows what is happening with the Duchess?

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