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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. When Delios and Julia are interrupted, how does Delio react to the interruption?
(a) He worries that Antonio has been betrayed.
(b) He calls for a doctor for Julia.
(c) He decides to spend the night at Julia's palace.
(d) He runs for his life.

2. After Antonio confronts Bosola outside of the Duchess's room, what does he drop as he walks away from Bosola?
(a) His dagger
(b) A nativity/horoscope for the new baby
(c) The Duchess's blood-stained handkerchief
(d) A few pieces of gold

3. What does the Duchess say to Antonio after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) That she is happy to be going on a trip.
(b) That she thinks her brothers will be arriving soon.
(c) That she no longer loves him.
(d) That she fears she is undone.

4. What does Delio tell Antonio to ease his fears after the Duchess eats the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) That he worries too much about everything.
(b) To tell others that the Duchess is sick from Bosola's "poisoned" apricots.
(c) That he'll start spying on the Duchess and tell Antonio what he learns.
(d) That he'll still get the Duchess's money, even if she dies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Duchess and Antonio decide to get married because:

2. What prized possession does Antonio entrust with Delio?

3. After Bosola gives the Duchess fruit that makes her "sick," what does Bosola worry about the fruit?

4. Antonio is worried about what with the Duchess's brothers?

5. When the Duchess tells Ferdinand what she thought of his advice about remarrying, he:

(see the answer key)

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