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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. The Duchess thinks that her brothers' advice about remarrying:
(a) Was rehearsed.
(b) Will make her feel better after they leave.
(c) Was something she already knew.
(d) Is very smart for a woman in her position.

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

3. Initially, who is the Duchess is engaged to marry:
(a) No one
(b) Ferdinand
(c) Bosola
(d) the Cardinal

4. 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 is going into labor before she could be taken somewhere else.
(d) Because she might discover he is stealing her money.

5. How does Bosola treat the old lady who he meets in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) With sadness and grief
(b) With manners and respect
(c) With surprise and excitement
(d) With contempt and rudeness

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters are all related?

2. Cariola's statement after the wedding can be seen as foreshadowing what?

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

4. When the Duchess tells Ferdinand what she thought of his advice about remarrying, he:

5. Who does the Cardinal hire to spy on the Duchess?

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