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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 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 and lack of approval.
(d) Their reaction to how much money was spent on the party after the wedding.

2. What does Bosola do upon finding Antonio's dropped item outside of the Duchess's door?
(a) Plan to sell it in the morning
(b) Use it to blackmail Antonio later
(c) Burn it
(d) Send a letter to the Duchess's brothers

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

4. What rumor is going around the castle and being told by the servants?
(a) That the Duchess has killed herself.
(b) That the Duchess has run away with a secret lover.
(c) That Bosola and the Duchess have secretly married.
(d) That a Swiss man was caught in the Duchess's chamber.

5. Why is Antonio afraid when the Duchess leaves so quickly after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) Because she might discover he is stealing her money.
(b) Because he doesn't want her to die.
(c) Because she is going into labor before she could be taken somewhere else.
(d) Because he thinks she is cheating on him with someone else.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Antonio do to make sure no one knows what is happening with the Duchess?

3. Antonio and Delio are:

4. What reason does Bosola give for being out of his room in the middle of the night (when everyone is supposed to be staying in their bedchambers)?

5. What does Delio tell Antonio to ease his fears after the Duchess eats the fruit Bosola gave her?

(see the answer key)

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