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

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

3. In Act 1, Scene 1, which of the following men is described as very honest?
(a) The Cardinal
(b) Antonio
(c) Ferdinand
(d) Bosola

4. Which character is the Duchess's twin brother?
(a) Antonio
(b) Ferdinand
(c) Bosola
(d) The Cardinal

5. How does the Duchess describe herself before she exits Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) As angry because her attendants never leave her alone.
(b) As growing fat and short of breath.
(c) As very shy.
(d) As very excited about an upcoming party.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Cardinal and Ferdinand tell the Duchess before they leave to go live abroad?

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

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

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

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

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