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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. Antonio accuses Cariola of:
(a) Stealing money from the church.
(b) Having an affair with Delio.
(c) Betraying him and the Duchess.
(d) Stealing money from the Duchess.

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

3. What does Delio tell Antonio to ease his fears after the Duchess eats the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) To tell others that the Duchess is sick from Bosola's "poisoned" apricots.
(b) That he'll still get the Duchess's money, even if she dies.
(c) That he'll start spying on the Duchess and tell Antonio what he learns.
(d) That he worries too much about everything.

4. What do the Cardinal and Ferdinand tell the Duchess before they leave to go live abroad?
(a) That she must marry to reclaim her honor.
(b) That they have already found a husband for her.
(c) That she should not marry.
(d) That they will send for her within 3 months when they find a husband for her.

5. What does the Cardinal try to do to Ferdinand?
(a) Calm him down
(b) Bribe him
(c) Kidnap him
(d) Kill him

Short Answer Questions

1. The Duchess thinks that her brothers' advice about remarrying:

2. Which words best describes the Cardinal's reaction to the news?

3. What is the Duchess's last statement before she dies?

4. What item does Ferdinand give the Duchess when he leaps into her room and surprises her?

5. What does Bosola bring to the Duchess and Antonio once they have left Malfi?

(see the answer key)

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