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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. Although several community members are brought to the Duchess's chamber to torture her, what does the Duchess say they actually do?
(a) Provide good conversation.
(b) Allow her to send messages out of the palace.
(c) Keep her sane, since she knows she is not as mad as they are.
(d) Entertain her.

2. When Ferdinand confronts the Duchess about having children, who does he think is their father?
(a) He still doesn't know.
(b) The Count
(c) The Cardinal
(d) Delio

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

4. What does Cariola declare after the wedding?
(a) That the Duchess is too young to marry.
(b) That the Duchess married well, because Antonio is very rich.
(c) That the Duchess is a great woman, but that she pities her.
(d) That Antonio will be a great father, and the Duchess a great mother.

5. What key piece of information do the Cardinal and Ferdinand finally have in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) The Duchess has had a baby.
(b) The Duchess has run away.
(c) Antonio is stealing from the Duchess.
(d) The Duchess is coming to visit them.

Short Answer Questions

1. The item Bosola brings to Antonio and the Duchess is originally from:

2. The Cardinal's career change is best described as:

3. After Pescara responds to Julia's letter from the Cardinal, where does he say he is going?

4. Once he learns the news, Ferdinand seems most focused on:

5. Why is Antonio afraid when the Duchess leaves so quickly after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?

(see the answer key)

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