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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. How does the Cardinal respond to Ferdinand's suggestion after learning the news?
(a) He leaves the room before he sees Ferdinand's reaction.
(b) He's crying too much to notice Ferdinand's reaction.
(c) He doesn't think he is mad enough.
(d) He thinks he is over-reacting a bit.

2. How does Ferdinand believe the Duchess should be punished?
(a) He believes she should be forgiven for her sins.
(b) By being banished from her palace.
(c) By having her children taken away from her.
(d) Through violence and death.

3. When the Cardinal and Ferdinand are speaking in Act 2, Scene 5, where does their conversation take place?
(a) The city market
(b) The Cardinal's palace
(c) Julia's room
(d) On the street

4. What do the pilgrims think about the Duchess's choice to marry Antonio?
(a) It was a blessing from God.
(b) It was expected, because the Duchess and Antonio were betrothed when they were very young.
(c) It was surprising.
(d) She was obligated to marry him, since she had had his child.

5. What do the pilgrims think about what the Cardinal does to the Duchess and her family?
(a) That it is completely warranted.
(b) That it is cruel and out of proportion.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) That it should have happened a long time ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. Julia gives Pescara a letter, which contains a request from the Cardinal. What does it say?

2. When Ferdinand returns to the Duchess's court and speaks with her about her children, what does the Duchess think?

3. Act 3, Scene 3 is a scene with many characters discussing a minor plot. Who interrupts the scene to bring an important message to the Cardinal and Ferdinand about the Duchess?

4. When the executioners enter the Duchess's chamber, what three items do they bring with them?

5. How does the Duchess describe herself before she exits Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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