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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. Antonio tells Bosola that Bosola is the chief suspect in:
(a) The theft of the silverware in the palace.
(b) Being the father of the Duchess's baby.
(c) The theft of the Duchess's jewels.
(d) The loud singing heard throughout the palace at night.

2. 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) Her brothers want her to marry as soon as possible.
(d) The Duchess is already pregnant with Antonio's baby.

3. During Julia and Delio's conversation, Julia mentions in an aside that:
(a) She is planning to murder Delio.
(b) She has been in love with Delio for a very long time.
(c) Delio used to be one of her old suitors.
(d) She thinks Delio is an idiot.

4. After Bosola gives the Duchess fruit that makes her "sick," what does Bosola worry about the fruit?
(a) That it may have been poisoned without his knowledge.
(b) That she gave it away to other people.
(c) That he didn't give her enough.
(d) That she took all of it, and it was expensive.

5. What do the Cardinal and Ferdinand tell the Duchess before they leave to go live abroad?
(a) That they will send for her within 3 months when they find a husband for her.
(b) That they have already found a husband for her.
(c) That she must marry to reclaim her honor.
(d) That she should not marry.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bosola treat the Old Lady when he catches her in a hurry?

2. What two main characters are wandering around the palace in Act 2, Scene 3?

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

4. What does Antonio announce has been stolen from the Duchess's chamber?

5. What does Delio ask Julia to do for him?

(see the answer key)

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