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

2. Who murders Julia?
(a) The Cardinal
(b) Ferdinand
(c) Antonio
(d) Bosola

3. Which words best describes the Cardinal's reaction to the news?
(a) Joyful
(b) Unsurprised
(c) Grief-stricken
(d) Cold

4. Why do the pilgrims think what they do about the Duchess's choice to marry Antonio?
(a) They are happy, because the wedding has been planned for a long time.
(b) They are grateful to God for such a happy union.
(c) They are surprised, because the Duchess is "beneath" Antonio.
(d) They are surprised, because Antonio is "beneath" the Duchess.

5. After Ferdinand confronts the Duchess about her children, which of the following does the Duchess offer to Ferdinand?
(a) Her promise never to disobey him again if he will only lend her some money.
(b) Information that Ferdinand is being spied upon by the Cardinal.
(c) That he can finally meet her husband -- and know who he is.
(d) Nothing; she refuses to speak to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rumor about Antonio and the Duchess is circulating among the common people?

2. What does Antonio think the Duchess's dream means?

3. Which of the following does Ferdinand propose be done to the subject of the news?

4. Who is the Duke of Malfi?

5. What is unique about the structure of Act 3, Scene 4?

(see the answer key)

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