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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 do Ferdinand and the Cardinal learn this new information?
(a) From Antonio's confession
(b) From the letter Castruchio delivered
(c) From a letter the Duchess wrote them herself
(d) From Delio's confession

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

3. Antonio responds to the Duchess's proposal by saying that:
(a) He is above her position in society, but will think about her offer.
(b) He cannot marry someone as old as she is.
(c) He finds the idea laughable.
(d) He is not worthy of her, but loves and is devoted to her anyway.

4. What is unique about the structure of Act 3, Scene 4?
(a) Much of the action is done without dialogue but with song instead.
(b) No one actually sees each other; they are talking only through walls.
(c) It is done in absolute silence.
(d) It is done only by candlelight.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Delio and Silvio make fun of Malateste for?

2. Why does the Old Lady return to the scene after the Duchess has eaten Bosola's fruit?

3. Antonio tells Bosola that Bosola is the chief suspect in:

4. What does Delio ask Julia to do for him?

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

(see the answer key)

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