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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Antonio first describes the Duchess as:
(a) Not very smart and in need of guidance
(b) Not well respected by the people who know her
(c) Beautiful, good, and noble
(d) Mean, scheming, and vengeful

3. Why is the Old Lady in such a hurry?
(a) She is helping the Duchess flee in the night.
(b) She is helping the Duchess give birth.
(c) She is trying to meet Bosola secretly before he leaves.
(d) She is trying to find Bosola to get her revenge on him.

4. How does Bosola treat the Old Lady when he catches her in a hurry?
(a) Kindly: he apologizes for his rudeness last time they met.
(b) Cruelly: he lets her know that he knows about the Duchess's pregnancy.
(c) Suspiciously: he thinks she may have just stolen something.
(d) Excitedly: she has come to meet him in secret.

5. What does Antonio think his sudden affliction is while he's speaking with Bosolo (when Antonio finds him out of his room)?
(a) A result of being punched in the face earlier that day
(b) A sign of a brain tumor
(c) An omen
(d) More evidence of Bosola poisoning everyone

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What first causes Bosola to be suspicious of Antonio?

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

4. In Act 2, Scene 2, what major secret does Bosola still not know?

5. The Duchess proposes to Antonio by:

(see the answer key)

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