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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When the Duchess tells Ferdinand what she thought of his advice about remarrying, he:
(a) Shows her a dagger as a threat.
(b) Gets sad again about having to leave.
(c) Gives her a secret letter she should read later.
(d) Embraces her in a long hug.

3. Antonio and Delio are:
(a) Good friends
(b) Enemies
(c) Brothers
(d) Father and son

4. Why does the Old Lady return to the scene after the Duchess has eaten Bosola's fruit?
(a) To put a curse on everyone.
(b) To steal money from people during the chaos.
(c) To get back at Bosola.
(d) To help the Duchess give birth.

5. The Duchess hires Bosola because:
(a) They are related.
(b) Ferdinand recommends him.
(c) She has known him for a long time.
(d) He seems trustworthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Antonio is worried about what with the Duchess's brothers?

2. The Duchess and Antonio decide to get married because:

3. What does the Duchess say to Antonio after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?

4. Cariola is:

5. How does Delio react to Antonio's secret?

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