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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Delio and Silvio make fun of Malateste for?
(a) Having a speech impediment.
(b) Being too old to get married.
(c) Giving too much money to the church.
(d) Not being a genuine soldier and only pretending to be one.

2. After learning that the Cardinal is giving away Antonio's property, Antonio decides to try to:
(a) Die trying to reconcile if the Cardinal won't budge.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) Sneak into the Cardinal's room that night.
(d) Frighten the Cardinal into a reconciliation.

3. Ferdinand's behavior upon hearing the news foreshadows:
(a) His death from the plague.
(b) His coming madness
(c) His repentance.
(d) His financial ruin.

4. What does Ferdinand promise to do upon hearing the news?
(a) Kill the Duchess, her lover, and her child .
(b) Visit the Duchess as soon as possible.
(c) Never speak to the Duchess again.
(d) Send money to the Duchess.

5. Why did Julia really come to Rome?
(a) To divorce her husband.
(b) To spend money she stole.
(c) For a relaxing vacation.
(d) To visit the Cardinal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the Duchess murdered?

2. Cariola's statement after the wedding can be seen as foreshadowing what?

3. How do Ferdinand and the Cardinal learn this new information?

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

5. What does the Cardinal try to do to Ferdinand?

(see the answer key)

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