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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 Bosola suspect is "wrong" with the Duchess?
(a) That she is pregnant.
(b) That she is going to run away.
(c) That she is spending lots of money in secret.
(d) That she is planning to join a nunnery.

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

3. In Act 1, Scene 1, it becomes clear that Bosola thinks what of the Cardinal?
(a) That he is an honest, trustworthy religious man.
(b) Bosola doesn't know him well enough to have an opinion yet.
(c) That he is an excellent horseman.
(d) That he is dishonest and has the devil in him.

4. Why did Bosola think that he had proven that the Duchess was pregnant?
(a) Because she wouldn't accept a tight dress he gave her.
(b) Because he made her cry with a sad story.
(c) Because she couldn't run after him very quickly.
(d) Because she quickly ate the apricots he gave her.

5. Antonio first describes the Duchess as:
(a) Mean, scheming, and vengeful
(b) Beautiful, good, and noble
(c) Not well respected by the people who know her
(d) Not very smart and in need of guidance

Short Answer Questions

1. Initially, who is the Duchess is engaged to marry:

2. After the proposal, the Duchess and Antonio:

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

4. What does Bosola give to the Duchess to try to find out the truth about her "condition"?

5. In Act 1, Scene 1, which of the following men is described as very honest?

(see the answer key)

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