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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. How does Bosola treat the Old Lady when he catches her in a hurry?
(a) Cruelly: he lets her know that he knows about the Duchess's pregnancy.
(b) Suspiciously: he thinks she may have just stolen something.
(c) Kindly: he apologizes for his rudeness last time they met.
(d) Excitedly: she has come to meet him in secret.

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

3. What does Delio ask Julia to do for him?
(a) Spy on Ferdinand.
(b) Murder the Cardinal.
(c) Become his mistress.
(d) Run away with him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bosola do upon finding Antonio's dropped item outside of the Duchess's door?

2. When Delio and Julia are talking about a potential arrangement, someone walks in and interrupts. What does this person announce?

3. What relationship do Julia and the Cardinal have?

4. What does Delio tell Antonio to ease his fears after the Duchess eats the fruit Bosola gave her?

5. What does Cariola declare after the wedding?

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