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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. Antonio is worried about what with the Duchess's brothers?
(a) Their reaction to not being invited to such a big event.
(b) Their greed for Antonio's great wealth.
(c) Their reaction to how much money was spent on the party after the wedding.
(d) Their reaction and lack of approval.

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

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

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

5. What do the Cardinal and Ferdinand tell the Duchess before they leave to go live abroad?
(a) That they have already found a husband for her.
(b) That she should not marry.
(c) That they will send for her within 3 months when they find a husband for her.
(d) That she must marry to reclaim her honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Antonio first describes the Duchess as:

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

3. Why did Bosola think that he had proven that the Duchess was pregnant?

4. At the beginning of the play, we learn that the Duchess:

5. What does Bosola suspect is "wrong" with the Duchess?

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