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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. Why is Antonio afraid when the Duchess leaves so quickly after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) Because he doesn't want her to die.
(b) Because he thinks she is cheating on him with someone else.
(c) Because she might discover he is stealing her money.
(d) Because she is going into labor before she could be taken somewhere else.

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

3. During her imprisonment, what does the Duchess declare is the worst kind of torture?
(a) Being ignored
(b) Physical torture
(c) Sleep deprivation
(d) Emotional torture

4. After Bosola gives the Duchess fruit that makes her "sick," what does Bosola worry about the fruit?
(a) That he didn't give her enough.
(b) That it may have been poisoned without his knowledge.
(c) That she took all of it, and it was expensive.
(d) That she gave it away to other people.

5. What does Ferdinand vow as Act 3, Scene 1 concludes?
(a) To be a better brother to his sister.
(b) To never sin again.
(c) To get a confession from the Duchess.
(d) To fast as punishment for his evil deeds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Antonio responds to the Duchess's proposal by saying that:

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

3. What does Antonio think his sudden affliction is while he's speaking with Bosolo (when Antonio finds him out of his room)?

4. How is Julia murdered?

5. After Antonio confronts Bosola outside of the Duchess's room, what does he drop as he walks away from Bosola?

(see the answer key)

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