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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 and Antonio decide to get married because:
(a) They have to do it because of their families.
(b) They love each other very much.
(c) The Duchess is already pregnant with Antonio's baby.
(d) Her brothers want her to marry as soon as possible.

2. When the Duchess leaves after eating the fruit Bosola gave her, she is feeling:
(a) Very sleepy
(b) Very energetic
(c) Not very well at all
(d) Very happy

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

4. What does Bosola give to the Duchess to try to find out the truth about her "condition"?
(a) Cherries
(b) Apricots
(c) Plums
(d) Apples

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. Antonio responds to the Duchess's proposal by saying that:

2. When the Duchess first plans to speak with Antonio, she asks Cariola to:

3. The Duchess proposes to Antonio by:

4. What secret does Antonio tell Delio in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

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