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

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) To tell others that the Duchess is sick from Bosola's "poisoned" apricots.
(c) That he worries too much about everything.
(d) That he'll still get the Duchess's money, even if she dies.

4. The Duchess hires Bosola as:
(a) Her horseman/stable keeper
(b) Her personal assistant
(c) Her guard
(d) Her chef

5. 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) That he is an excellent horseman.
(c) That he is dishonest and has the devil in him.
(d) Bosola doesn't know him well enough to have an opinion yet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bosola treat the old lady who he meets in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

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

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

5. Antonio and Delio are:

(see the answer key)

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